SOC 17-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — Maryland
Maryland · 2 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer is $155,650 a year, which is 19.5% higher than the national figure of $130,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer is $155,650 a year, which is 19.5% higher than the national figure of $130,220. Half of workers earn between $127,420 and $185,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $100,960 and the ninetieth at $207,480.
The area has 3,390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 4th by median wage. Lexington Park leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $156,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,960 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $127,420 | −2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $155,650 | +19.5% |
| 75th | $185,220 | +42.2% |
| 90th | $207,480 | +59.3% |
| Mean | $153,500 | +17.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $156,750 | 580 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $156,520 | 1,880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $155,650 buys what $148,238 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$155,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$148,238US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $155,650 a year, 19.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $100,960 to $207,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $156,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $155,650, or $74.83 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 $130,220, so pay in Maryland is 19.5% 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 $207,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $100,960 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 Lexington Park, at $156,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,390 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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