How much does a chemist make in Baltimore?
$118,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $57.15 an hour or $9,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.15
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,070Median: $118,900Highest 10%: $185,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 25th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| Median | $118,900 | $57.15 | |
| 75th | $155,300 | $74.65 | |
| 90th | $185,200 | $89.05 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Washington, DC | $144,700 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $131,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
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 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| 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 chemist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $57.15 ($118,900 a year).
Do chemists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $118,900 against $91,240 nationally, 30% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $140,700, so Baltimore pays 15% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for chemist pay?
12 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,200 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.