SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Maryland is $110,510 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $101,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Maryland is $110,510 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $101,920. Half of workers earn between $73,930 and $143,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,250 and the ninetieth at $185,220.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Maryland ranks number 6th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $86,650. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,250 | −37.9% |
| 25th | $73,930 | −27.5% |
| Median (50th) | $110,510 | +8.4% |
| 75th | $143,240 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $185,220 | +81.7% |
| Mean | $114,240 | +12.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $86,650 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $110,510 buys what $105,248 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$110,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,510 a year, 8.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,250 to $185,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $86,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $110,510, or $53.13 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 $101,920, so pay in Maryland is 8.4% 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 Maryland earns more than $185,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,250 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 $86,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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