Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting45
Estimated employment680
Employment RSE19.00
Mean wage$49.02
Mean RSE4.76
Entry wage$31.06
Experienced wage$58.00
10th percentile wage$27.28
50th percentile wage$46.88
Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$46.88 $43.57  $3.31
2019$45.93+2.1%$42.69 +2.1%$3.24
2018$44.88+2.3%$41.71 +2.3%$3.17
2017$43.92+2.2%$40.82 +2.2%$3.10
2016$43.01+2.1%$39.97 +2.1%$3.04
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$46.88 $23.44  $23.44
2019$45.93+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$23.15
2018$44.88+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$22.77
2017$43.92+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$22.45
2016$43.01+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$22.03
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $46.88 680
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $46.88 680
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Last updated April 2021