How much does a Research Chemist make in MD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Maryland is $113,826. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,603 to $126,993, with most professionals earning between $90,475 and $138,980.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $90,475 MD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $101,603 MD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $113,826 MD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $126,993 MD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $138,980 MD April 01, 2025
25% $101,603 10% $90,475 90% $138,980 75% $126,993 $113,826 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $113,826 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $121,675 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $110,702 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $111,342 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $111,000 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $97,323 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $122,006 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $119,578 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $116,884 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $122,194 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
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