How much does a life scientist make in Baltimore?
$105,900a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $50.91 an hour or $8,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.91
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,780Median: $105,900Highest 10%: $163,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,780 | $39.80 | |
| 25th | $85,330 | $41.02 | |
| Median | $105,900 | $50.91 | |
| 75th | $136,300 | $65.50 | |
| 90th | $163,900 | $78.77 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Washington, DC | $126,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,030 |
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 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $50.91 ($105,900 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $105,900 against $93,750 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $109,700, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for life scientist pay?
7 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,900 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.