How much does an engineer make in Maryland?
$129,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Maryland. That is $62.39 an hour or $10,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,780Median: $129,800Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $83,840 | $40.31 | |
| Median | $129,800 | $62.39 | |
| 75th | $172,600 | $82.97 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $166,200 |
| Washington, DC | $151,300 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $116,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $113,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,590 |
| Salisbury, MD | $83,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
| 10. Idaho | $131,000 |
| 11. California | $130,900 |
| 12. Maryland | $129,800 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $128,100 |
| 14. Vermont | $126,600 |
| 15. Connecticut | $124,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $62.39 ($129,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $129,800 against $122,900 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Maryland rank for engineer pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays engineers the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $166,200 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.