Chemists Hourly Wage in Maryland (2024)

The median hourly wage for Chemists in Maryland is $59.7/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Maryland hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$30.88
/hour
Median (P50)
$59.7
/hour
Senior (P90)
$88.22
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$124,170
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Maryland vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$30.88
National: $25.44
+21.4%
Median (P50)
$59.7
National: $40.29
+48.2%
Senior (P90)
$88.22
National: $65.71
+34.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $30.88 $1235 $5352 $64,230
Q1 (P25) $42.11 $1684 $7299 $87,590
Median (P50) $59.7 $2388 $10348 $124,170
Q3 (P75) $76.26 $3050 $13218 $158,620
Senior (P90) $88.22 $3529 $15292 $183,500

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Chemists

#1
$68.21
$68.21/hr
+69.3%
#2
$59.7
$59.7/hr
+48.2%
#3
$52.83
$52.83/hr
+31.1%
#4
$52.03
$52.03/hr
+29.1%
#5
$48.51
$48.51/hr
+20.4%
#6
$46.74
$46.74/hr
+16.0%
#7
$46.63
$46.63/hr
+15.7%
#8
$45.88
$45.88/hr
+13.9%
#9
$45.67
$45.67/hr
+13.4%
#10
$45.33
$45.33/hr
+12.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Chemists in Maryland?

The median hourly wage for Chemists in Maryland is $59.7/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $124,170.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Maryland Chemists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Chemists in Maryland is $59.7/hr compared to the national average of $40.29/hr — higher by $19.41/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Chemists in Maryland?

Entry-level Chemists professionals in Maryland earn approximately $30.88/hour (10th percentile), which equals $64,230.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $88.22/hour.

How much does a senior Chemists make per hour in Maryland?

Senior-level Chemists professionals in Maryland (90th percentile) earn approximately $88.22/hour, or $183,500.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Chemists (SOC 192031) in Maryland.

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