Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $42.78 an hour ($88,980 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.

$42.78Median hourly pay
$80,130–$109,210Middle half of workers, yearly
2,520People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($103,410). It is 16% lower than the Maryland median ($106,000).

Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.43$67,450
25% of workers$38.53$80,130
Half of workers (median)$42.78$88,980
75% of workers$52.50$109,210
90% of workers$66.93$139,220

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$88,9802,520
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$87,42040
Lexington Park$77,57080

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.