Physicist Salary in Maryland
Based on 1K+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$163,950
$78.822/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $211K
1K employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,040 |
| 25th percentile | $127,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $163,950 |
| 75th percentile | $191,880 |
| 90th percentile | $211,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,860 |
| 2023 | $138,130 |
| 2024 | $163,950 |
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,860 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $138,130 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $163,950 | $149,537 |