How much does a geoscientist make in Baltimore?
$86,650a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $41.66 an hour or $7,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.66
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,420Median: $86,650Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $86,650 | $41.66 | |
| 75th | $130,700 | $62.84 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $65.00 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Washington, DC | $132,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,850 |
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 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $41.66 ($86,650 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $86,650 against $101,900 nationally, 15% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $110,500, so Baltimore pays 22% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for geoscientist pay?
63 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,200 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.