Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Maryland
Physical Scientists, All Other in Maryland earn an average of $141,310 a year. That is $12,080 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $129,230. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $166,920.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129,230 | $62.13 |
| Maryland | $141,310 | $67.94 |
| District of Columbia | $152,480 | $73.31 |
| Pennsylvania | $142,660 | $68.59 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Chemists$139,100
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$115,930
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,580
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$78,790
- Biological Technicians$59,080
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93,100
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do physical scientists, all other make in Maryland?
The average is $141,310 a year, and the median is $141,290. That is $12,080 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $129,230.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$67.94 an hour on average; the median is $67.93.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($166,920), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($150,640). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($121,150).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #8 of 39 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.