Median salary
$161,978
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$152.5k – $179.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
80%
4 of 5 roles
Live roles
5
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$211,300 | 1 |
IonQ
|
$168,484 | 1 |
| UO University of Maryland | $155,473 | 1 |
| TW Total Wine & More | $143,600 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Maryland pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Maryland is $161,978 per year. Most pay falls between $152,504 (25th percentile) and $179,188 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $147,162 to $198,455.
These figures are computed live from 5 active Research Scientist roles in Maryland on JobsRadar, of which 4 (80%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in Maryland include Northrop Grumman, University of Maryland, IonQ and Total Wine & More.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in Maryland?
- The median is $161,978 per year, with most pay between $152,504 and $179,188 (25th–75th percentile), based on 4 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Maryland?
- Pay ranges from about $147,162 to $198,455 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $161,978. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.