SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Maryland
Maryland nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $61,370, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chemists, 32.7% beneath the national figure of $91,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,370, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chemists, 32.7% beneath the national figure of $91,240. Pay ranges from under $50,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,930 to $99,650.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lexington Park records the highest median at $131,810. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,640 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $58,930 | −35.4% |
| Median (50th) | $61,370 | −32.7% |
| 75th | $99,650 | +9.2% |
| 90th | $135,700 | +48.7% |
| Mean | $78,270 | −14.2% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $131,810 | 60 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $118,880 | 610 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $82,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,370 buys what $58,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 35.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,370 a year, 32.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,640 to $135,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $131,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Maryland, MD?
The median annual wage is $61,370, or $29.51 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 Maryland, MD is 32.7% lower. 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 Maryland, MD earns more than $135,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,640 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 Lexington Park, at $131,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Maryland, 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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