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Chemist Salary in Germantown, Maryland

The median chemist salary in Germantown, MD is $95,208 per year, which is 15.0% above the national median and 4.5% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$95,208
vs State Avg
+$4,139
vs National
+$12,418
Cost of Living
115%

Chemist Salary in Germantown by Experience

In Germantown, an entry-level chemist earns around $57,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $155,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,500
+$7,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,600
+$12,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$155,250
+$20,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Germantown, MD

Percentile Germantown
10th Percentile $55,200
25th Percentile $71,300
Median (50th) $95,208
75th Percentile $125,350
90th Percentile $163,300

Chemist Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$101,004
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$97,692
Pop. 104,681
Baltimore, MD
$89,413
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$86,930
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Chemist in Germantown

Education

Most chemist positions require a bachelor's degree. Germantown and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Analytical ChemistryLab TechniquesSpectroscopyHPLCQuality ControlResearch Methods

Job Outlook

Nationally, chemist employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Germantown may vary based on local industry and population growth.