Physicists Salary in Maryland
Physicists in Maryland earn a median of $174,390 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $174,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,560; the top 10% earn over $219,450. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Astronomers$132,620 median in Maryland
- Mathematicians$131,810 median in Maryland
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$145,310 median in Maryland
- Bioinformatics Scientists$121,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$110,510 median in Maryland
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$100,650 median in Maryland
Physicists pay in Maryland
How much do physicists make in Maryland?
The median is $174,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,560 and the top 10% earn over $219,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 43 (+1% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.