How much does a biological scientist make in Baltimore?
$111,500a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $53.62 an hour or $9,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.62
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,910Median: $111,500Highest 10%: $168,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| 25th | $87,490 | $42.06 | |
| Median | $111,500 | $53.62 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.37 | |
| 90th | $168,700 | $81.08 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Washington, DC | $114,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,700 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $53.62 ($111,500 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $111,500 against $98,920 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $121,700, so Baltimore pays 8% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for biological scientist pay?
8 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.