Chemists Salary in Maryland
Chemists in Maryland earn a median of $140,670 a year, +54% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $140,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +54% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,430; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Chemical Technicians$49,280 median in Maryland
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,510 median in Maryland
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,090 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$68,390 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$112,400 median in Maryland
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$99,970 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Maryland
How much do chemists make in Maryland?
The median is $140,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,430 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+54% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.