The average salary for a political scientist in Maryland is around $145,950 per year.
Avg Salary
Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of $145,950.
Wages typically start from $99,690 and go up to $172,490.
88% above national average Updated in 2021
Political scientist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Political scientist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
California | $99,340 |
Texas | $95,890 |
Arizona | $95,660 |
Ohio | $86,220 |
Florida | $83,200 |
New Hampshire | $82,410 |
Illinois | $80,450 |
Michigan | $78,550 |
Massachusetts | $78,060 |
Georgia | $73,740 |
Maine | $73,200 |
Kentucky | $60,270 |
Vermont | $59,500 |
Pennsylvania | $50,730 |
Virginia | $158,510 |
Maryland | $145,950 |
District of Columbia | $127,880 |
Washington | $119,770 |
New York | $102,220 |
How do political scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Political scientists earn 73% more than similar careers in Maryland.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Intelligence analyst salary | $113K |
Sociologist salary | $83K |
Archaeologist salary | $51K |
Anthropologist salary | $51K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)