The median annual wage for Political Scientists in Maryland is $148,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $148,480.
Pay spans roughly $97,930 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $71.48 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as political scientists in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $148,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $148,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $71.48 |
| 10th percentile | $97,930 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.