Chemists in Maryland
Chemists conduct chemical analyses and experiments in laboratory settings to support quality control, manufacturing processes, or research and development. They work in industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, government agencies, and research institutions, performing both qualitative and quantitative tests on materials and compounds. In Maryland the median pay is $140,670 a year, 54% above the national median of $91,240.
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Who is hiring in Maryland
Openings in Maryland and remote
- Chemist · National Institutes of Health · Montgomery County, Maryland · $102415–$133142
- Chemist · Food and Drug Administration · Silver Spring, Maryland · $90925–$118204
- Supervisory Chemist · National Institutes of Health · Montgomery County, Maryland · $169279–$197200
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Chemists.
Licenses and training in Maryland
Chemists pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 19-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.