How much does an electrician make in Maryland?
$73,490a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Maryland. That is $35.33 an hour or $6,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.33
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $73,490Highest 10%: $118,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $73,490 | $35.33 | |
| 75th | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| 90th | $118,400 | $56.91 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,590 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,590 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,310 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $61,550 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 17. Maine | $75,380 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $74,090 |
| 19. Nevada | $73,570 |
| 20. Maryland | $73,490 |
| 21. Indiana | $68,490 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $67,600 |
| 23. Kansas | $65,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $35.33 ($73,490 a year).
Do electricians make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $73,490 against $63,190 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Maryland rank for electrician pay?
Maryland ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays electricians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.