Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $168,650 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Baltimore earn between $87,490 and $131,810.
- $70K10th
- $87K25th
- $112KMedian
- $132K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,170 | $9,681 | $55.85 |
| Median | $111,530 | $9,294 | $53.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,490 | $7,291 | $42.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,810 | $10,984 | $63.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Baltimore earn 8% less than the Maryland average ($126,240) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $116,170 | $111,530 | $69,910 | $168,650 | 800 |
| Maryland | $126,240 | $121,680 | $75,240 | $195,000 | 4,970 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $116,170, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $85,217 a year, or $7,101 a month and $3,278 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $116,170 buys what about $111,181 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$123,730
- Harrisburg, PA$98,950
- Philadelphia, PA$111,510
- Allentown, PA$85,600
- State College, PA$95,470
- Richmond, VA$86,300
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Baltimore?
$55.85 an hour on average, and $53.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $85,217 a year ($7,101 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,170. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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