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# Gaithersburg, MD Jobs — Pay & Employers

**State:** [Maryland Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 866

**Hiring momentum:** +67.6% — 62 new postings in the last 28 days vs 37 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,534
- Median salary: $122K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $58K – $190K
- Remote share: 4.3%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,534 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Gaithersburg, MD runs 75% above the United States median ($122K vs $70K).
- New postings for Gaithersburg, MD rose 68% in the last 28 days (62 vs 37 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Gaithersburg, MD: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (32% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Gaithersburg, MD

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 496 | $222K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 206 | $70K |
| Retail | 86 | $41K |
| Defense & Space | 76 | $122K |
| Biotechnology Research | 62 | $148K |
| Restaurants | 58 | — |
| Engineering Services | 34 | $156K |
| Wellness & Fitness | 32 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Gaithersburg, MD

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | 49 | $233K |
| Process Development Scientist | 45 | $143K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 40 | — |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 34 | — |
| Strategy Director | 34 | $242K |

## Top hiring companies in Gaithersburg, MD

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Leidos Jobs & Careers — Defense & IT Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leidos?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 76 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 115 employers filed 253 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Gaithersburg, MD

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca | 40 | $157K |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | 31 | $100K |
| Computer Packages Inc. - CPI | 8 | — |
| National Institutes of Health | 8 | — |
| GEICO | 7 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Germantown, MD — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/germantown?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.3 mi | 458 | $75K |
| [Rockville, MD Jobs — Pay & Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/rockville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.9 mi | 2335 | $84K |

[All H1B sponsors in Gaithersburg, MD](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/gaithersburg-md?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which industries dominate hiring in Gaithersburg, MD?

Biotech, software, research, healthcare, and professional services are the main engines of hiring in Gaithersburg. Employers connected to the I-270 corridor create demand for laboratory, technical, administrative, and management talent, which gives the city a strong white-collar and science-heavy profile.
### Which employers stand out in Gaithersburg, MD?

Gaithersburg is influenced by employers such as NIST, AstraZeneca, Novavax, local health systems, and a range of technology or federal-adjacent firms. The employer table on this page shows which organizations currently have the most visible openings, which can change faster than reputation alone suggests.
### What salary outlook should I expect in Gaithersburg?

Gaithersburg often posts stronger pay than many Maryland cities because the job mix includes science, engineering, healthcare, and management roles. Service and support jobs still matter, but the local salary curve is usually lifted by specialized sectors and advanced qualifications.
### How often are Gaithersburg job listings updated?

The listings update as the underlying job inventory changes, so the page is best treated as a live market view rather than a static guide. Rechecking often is useful in Gaithersburg because research, biotech, and technical hiring can shift quickly when projects open or close.
### How can I expand beyond Gaithersburg, MD?

Compare nearby cities such as Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown first, then step up to the <a href="/locations/maryland">Maryland jobs page</a> for the full directory. That gives you a better read on the entire I-270 corridor before you narrow your applications.
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