Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting144
Estimated employment5,480
Employment RSE17.19
Mean wage$50.17
Mean RSE4.65
Entry wage$29.85
Experienced wage$60.34
10th percentile wage$26.49
50th percentile wage$47.62
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners (29-1000).
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$47.62 $43.57  $4.05
2019$46.65+2.1%$42.69 +2.1%$3.97
2018$45.58+2.3%$41.71 +2.3%$3.88
2017$44.62+2.2%$40.82 +2.2%$3.79
2016$43.69+2.1%$39.97 +2.1%$3.72
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$47.62 $23.44  $24.18
2019$46.65+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$23.88
2018$45.58+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$23.47
2017$44.62+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$23.14
2016$43.69+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$22.71
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $47.62 5,480
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $47.62 5,480
Wages in other areas

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Last updated April 2021