Chemists pay in Maryland
$139,100avg. a year
$66.87 an hour · 2,480 employed
Chemists in Maryland earn an average of $139,100 a year. That is $38,650 (38%) more than the U.S. average of $100,450. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $144,550.
$140,670Median pay
$66.87Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for chemists by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
12,490 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$144,550
$69.50 an hour
260 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$132,480
$63.69 an hour
3610 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$121,890
$58.60 an hour
44,520 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$103,090
$49.56 an hour
540 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$90,020
$43.28 an hour
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Chemists pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland chemists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100,450 | $48.29 |
| Maryland | $139,100 | $66.87 |
| District of Columbia | $148,840 | $71.56 |
| Delaware | $122,170 | $58.74 |
| Virginia | $104,120 | $50.06 |
| West Virginia | $92,500 | $44.47 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,990 | $42.30 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Physical Scientists, All Other$141,310
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$115,930
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,580
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$78,790
- Biological Technicians$59,080
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93,100
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemists make in Maryland?
The average is $139,100 a year, and the median is $140,670. That is $38,650 (38%) more than the U.S. average of $100,450.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$66.87 an hour on average; the median is $67.63.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($144,550), followed by Lexington Park, MD ($132,480). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($90,020).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #2 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.