SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MD · 2 metro areas compared
In Lexington Park, MD the median wage for Chemists reaches $131,810 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lexington Park, MD the median wage for Chemists reaches $131,810 a year. That is 44.5% more than the national median of $91,240. Pay ranges from under $85,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $117,210 to $156,750.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $118,880. Of the 261 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 34th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,300 | −6.5% |
| 25th | $117,210 | +28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $131,810 | +44.5% |
| 75th | $156,750 | +71.8% |
| 90th | $168,330 | +84.5% |
| Mean | $132,480 | +45.2% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $118,880 | 610 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $82,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lexington Park run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $131,810 buys what $125,533 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 37.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,533US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,810 a year, 44.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,300 to $168,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $118,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Lexington Park, MD?
The median annual wage is $131,810, or $63.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $91,240, so pay in Lexington Park, MD is 44.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lexington Park, MD earns more than $168,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $118,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Lexington Park, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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