Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $48.39 an hour ($100,650 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($127,410). Maryland ranks 17th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.50 | $65,510 |
| 25% of workers | $33.23 | $69,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.39 | $100,650 |
| 75% of workers | $61.75 | $128,440 |
| 90% of workers | $76.60 | $159,330 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $98,650 | 210 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for biochemists and biophysicists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $106,000 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $121,680 |
| Microbiologists | $108,470 |
| Epidemiologists | $101,830 |
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