Chemists Salary in Maryland

Chemists in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $132,480 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($90,020), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $139,100 and the median at $140,670 for 2,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$132,480
Baltimore$121,890
Hagerstown$90,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$132,480	$131,810	$117,210	$95,652	101
Baltimore	$121,890	$118,880	$84,590	$88,953	104
Hagerstown	$90,020	$82,990	$70,910	$68,095	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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 19-2031.
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.

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