Research Scientist Maryland
Research Scientist salary in Maryland
Typical pay
$125,400a year
Most Research Scientists earn $95k to $142k a year
From 41 current job postings, updated Nov 7, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Research Scientist salary in Maryland is $125,400 a year. Most job postings pay $95,300 to $141,700. From 41 current job postings, updated Nov 7, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Maryland
Back to the whole USMaryland
$125k typical, most $95k to $142k
| Philadelphia, PA | $135k | $108k to $151k | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $131k | $98k to $150k | 44 |
| Baltimore, MD | – | – | 3 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 5 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Experienced 11 job postings$97k $130k
Typical: $118k
- Senior 17 job postings$123k $149k
Typical: $138k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Senior: most postings pay $123k to $149k a year, typically $138k.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a Research Scientist make in Maryland?
Employers hiring now typically offer $125,400 a year for Research Scientist roles in Maryland. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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