How much does a chemical engineer make in Maryland?
$127,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Maryland. That is $61.15 an hour or $10,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.15
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,670Median: $127,200Highest 10%: $185,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,670 | $33.01 | |
| 25th | $96,210 | $46.25 | |
| Median | $127,200 | $61.15 | |
| 75th | $156,800 | $75.36 | |
| 90th | $185,200 | $89.05 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $132,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $128,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 9. Washington | $128,300 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $127,800 |
| 11. Montana | $127,500 |
| 12. Maryland | $127,200 |
| 13. New Jersey | $126,800 |
| 14. Colorado | $125,800 |
| 15. Illinois | $121,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $61.15 ($127,200 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $127,200 against $125,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for chemical engineer pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 41 states.
Which city in Maryland pays chemical engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $132,800 a year.
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.