How much does a mechanical engineer make in Maryland?
$122,900a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Maryland. That is $59.07 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.07
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,670Median: $122,900Highest 10%: $176,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 25th | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| Median | $122,900 | $59.07 | |
| 75th | $156,600 | $75.27 | |
| 90th | $176,700 | $84.94 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $127,700 |
| Washington, DC | $127,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $116,700 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $104,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 4. Delaware | $125,100 |
| 5. Colorado | $124,400 |
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
| 10. Wyoming | $117,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $59.07 ($122,900 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $122,900 against $104,100 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Maryland rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Maryland ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays mechanical engineers the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $127,700 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.