How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Baltimore?
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $59.90 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.90
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| 25th | $89,070 | $42.82 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.49 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.20 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.
| Washington, DC | $138,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,570 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| 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 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $59.90 ($124,600 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $124,600 against $101,100 nationally, 23% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $131,800, so Baltimore pays 5% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
4 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,000 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.