How much does a physicist make in Maryland?
$174,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Maryland. That is $83.84 an hour or $14,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.84
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,600Median: $174,400Highest 10%: $219,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 25th | $132,600 | $63.73 | |
| Median | $174,400 | $83.84 | |
| 75th | $195,200 | $93.84 | |
| 90th | $219,500 | $105.50 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $171,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $164,900 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $132,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $173,100 |
| 15. Minnesota | $171,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $83.84 ($174,400 a year).
Do physicists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $174,400 against $172,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maryland rank for physicist pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 43 states.
Which city in Maryland pays physicists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $171,600 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.