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Medical Scientist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$50.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,571/year ($6,548/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 7th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $106,000 a year — though pay ranges from $71,150 for newcomers to $172,520 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Medical Scientist salary of $106,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,571 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $106,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,490 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,109 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,830 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,571 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,548 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Maryland?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Maryland is $106,000 per year ($50.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,020 and $133,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $106,000, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $78,571 per year ($6,548 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.