Biologists Salary in Maryland
Biologists in Maryland earn a median of $121,680 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,970
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,240; the top 10% earn over $195,000. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Geneticists$121,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$121,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$108,470 median in Maryland
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$121,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$106,000 median in Maryland
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85,020 median in Maryland
Biologists pay in Maryland
How much do biologists make in Maryland?
The median is $121,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,240 and the top 10% earn over $195,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+23% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.