Materials Scientists Salary in Maryland
Materials Scientists in Maryland earn a median of $112,400 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $112,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,990; the top 10% earn over $165,670. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Materials Engineers$140,640 median in Maryland
- Nanosystems Engineers$129,770 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$127,190 median in Maryland
- Nuclear Engineers$157,960 median in Maryland
- Microsystems Engineers$129,770 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$156,750 median in Maryland
Materials Scientists pay in Maryland
How much do materials scientists make in Maryland?
The median is $112,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,990 and the top 10% earn over $165,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 30 (−5% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.