How much does a chemist make in Maryland?
$140,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Maryland. That is $67.63 an hour or $11,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.63
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,430Median: $140,700Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,430 | $36.26 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| Median | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 75th | $171,300 | $82.36 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $144,700 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $131,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $118,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $82,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $149,900 |
| 2. Maryland | $140,700 |
| 3. Delaware | $129,900 |
| 4. New Mexico | $127,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $67.63 ($140,700 a year).
Do chemists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $140,700 against $91,240 nationally, 54% more.
Where does Maryland rank for chemist pay?
Maryland ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays chemists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $144,700 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.