Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $185,450 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Baltimore earn between $79,070 and $152,730.
- $78K10th
- $79K25th
- $108KMedian
- $153K75th
- $185K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,150 | $10,096 | $58.25 |
| Median | $108,160 | $9,013 | $52.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,070 | $6,589 | $38.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,730 | $12,728 | $73.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Baltimore earn 14% less than the Maryland average ($141,310) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $121,150 | $108,160 | $78,130 | $185,450 | 570 |
| Maryland | $141,310 | $141,290 | $76,820 | $195,190 | 1,810 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $121,150, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $88,472 a year, or $7,373 a month and $3,403 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 physical 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 $121,150 buys what about $115,947 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Philadelphia, PA$150,640
- Atlantic City, NJ$119,890
- Trenton, NJ$116,320
- Charlottesville, VA$144,720
- Virginia Beach, VA$125,740
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Baltimore?
$58.25 an hour on average, and $52.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $88,472 a year ($7,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,150. 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 physical scientists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 2.92, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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