Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting19
Estimated employment160
Employment RSE26.48
Mean wage$45.31
Mean RSE5.43
Entry wage$24.99
Experienced wage$55.47
10th percentile wage$22.35
50th percentile wage$39.42
Materials Scientists (19-2032)
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$39.42 $43.57  -$4.15
2019$38.62+2.1%$42.69 +2.1%-$4.06
2018$37.73+2.3%$41.71 +2.3%-$3.97
2017$36.93+2.2%$40.82 +2.2%-$3.88
2016$36.16+2.1%$39.97 +2.1%-$3.80
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$39.42 $23.44  $15.98
2019$38.62+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$15.85
2018$37.73+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$15.63
2017$36.93+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$15.46
2016$36.16+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$15.19
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $39.42 160
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $39.42 160
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Last updated April 2021