How much does a Scientific Project Manager make in Bethesda, MD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientific Project Manager in Bethesda, MD is $128,239. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,380 to $143,426, with most professionals earning between $103,673 and $157,254.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Scientific Project Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientific Project Manager in Bethesda, MD. The base salary for Scientific Project Manager ranges from $115,380 to $143,426 with the average base salary of $128,239. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,546 to $153,565 with the average total cash compensation of $135,310.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,239 $115,380 - $143,426
Bonus $7,071 $5,166 - $10,139
Total Pay $135,310 $120,546 - $153,565
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,380 - $143,426 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Rockville, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,245 - $143,258 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD
CITY, STATE Potomac, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,307 - $143,336 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD
CITY, STATE Gaithersburg, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,068 - $143,038 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD
CITY, STATE Germantown, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,285 - $139,579 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD
CITY, STATE Washington, DC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,380 - $143,426 COMPARE TO Bethesda, MD 0%
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About Bethesda, Maryland    According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.2 square miles (34 km2). 13.1 square miles (34 km2) of it is land and 0.1....More

Bethesda, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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