SOC 17-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $91,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $82,890 by 10.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $91,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $82,890 by 10.8%. Pay ranges from under $62,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,850 to $103,680.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 6th out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $83,260. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 203rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,200 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $69,850 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $91,820 | +10.8% |
| 75th | $103,680 | +25.1% |
| 90th | $124,430 | +50.1% |
| Mean | $92,570 | +11.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $83,260 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $91,820 buys what $87,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,820 a year, 10.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,200 to $124,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 24 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $83,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $91,820, or $44.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,890, so pay in Maryland is 10.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $124,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $83,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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