As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Scientist in Adamstown, MD is $216,884, equivalent to $104 per hour, $4,171 weekly, or $18,074 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Scientist in Adamstown, MD vary widely, spanning from $200,838 to $255,143. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($208,485) and 75th percentile ($236,911), while top earners (90th percentile) make $255,143 per year. This $28,426 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Bioinformatics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adamstown Chief Scientist often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $200,838 Adamstown, MD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $208,485 Adamstown, MD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $216,884 Adamstown, MD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $236,911 Adamstown, MD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $255,143 Adamstown, MD July 01, 2026
25% $208,485 10% $200,838 90% $255,143 75% $236,911 $216,884 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Adamstown, Maryland    Adamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is named for Adam Kohlenbe....More

Adamstown, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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