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# Rockville, 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:** 1,577

**Hiring momentum:** -6.2% — 152 new postings in the last 28 days vs 162 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,335
- Median salary: $84K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $50K – $120K
- Remote share: 6.7%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,335 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Rockville, MD: Hospitals and Health Care (24% of all postings), followed by IT Services and Consulting and Nuclear Electric Power Generation.
- Pay in Rockville, MD runs 19% above the United States median ($84K vs $70K).
- New postings for Rockville, MD fell 6% in the last 28 days (152 vs 162 in the 28 days before).

*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 Rockville, MD

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 549 | $52K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 126 | $105K |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 112 | $133K |
| Financial Services | 110 | $112K |
| Retail | 90 | $40K |
| Consumer Services | 87 | — |
| Biotechnology Research | 73 | $123K |
| Banking | 64 | $100K |
| Professional Services | 64 | $100K |
| Construction | 61 | $90K |

## Top roles hiring in Rockville, MD

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 79 | — |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 61 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 61 | $41K |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 50 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 36 | — |
| Project Manager | 34 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 187 employers filed 441 petitions; 6% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Rockville, MD

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | 51 | $117K |
| FINRA | 32 | $152K |
| National Institutes of Health | 20 | — |
| Guidehouse | 15 | — |
| Axle | 10 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Gaithersburg, MD Jobs — Pay & Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/gaithersburg?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.9 mi | 1534 | $122K |
| [Cabin John, MD Jobs — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/cabin-john?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.5 mi | 0 | — |
| [Hiring in Bethesda, MD — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/bethesda?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.7 mi | 2795 | $105K |

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries dominate hiring in Rockville, MD?

Biotech, healthcare, software, professional services, and public-sector work all play major roles in Rockville. The city’s corridor position creates a dense market for both technical specialists and office-based professionals, which is why Rockville often attracts experienced candidates from across the region.
### Which employers stand out in Rockville, MD?

Rockville is shaped by biotech firms, Montgomery County government, healthcare providers, and corporate employers linked to the wider I-270 corridor. The employer table on this page shows which organizations currently have the strongest hiring volume instead of relying on a static list of recognizable names.
### What is the salary outlook in Rockville?

Rockville salaries are frequently stronger than many Maryland city averages because the local mix includes science, healthcare, engineering, management, and professional-service roles. The salary benchmarks on this page help you compare that premium against nearby cities before applying.
### How do I filter for remote versus on-site jobs in Rockville?

Use the remote filter on this page to separate hybrid or fully remote office work from jobs that require lab, clinical, or site-based presence. That distinction matters in Rockville because the city combines remote-friendly professional work with location-dependent science and healthcare roles.
### How does Rockville compare with Bethesda or Gaithersburg?

Rockville overlaps with both markets, but it often offers a broader blend of biotech, government, and business-service roles. Nearby-city links make it easy to compare whether you want Bethesda’s research-heavy profile, Gaithersburg’s science corridor, or Rockville’s more mixed employment base.
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