SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Maryland
Maryland · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Maryland is $122,870 per year, 18.0% above the national median of $104,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Maryland is $122,870 per year, 18.0% above the national median of $104,110. Half of workers earn between $98,300 and $156,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,670 and the ninetieth at $176,680.
The area has 6,550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Maryland ranks number 7th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lexington Park records the highest median at $127,650. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 92nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,670 | −23.5% |
| 25th | $98,300 | −5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $122,870 | +18.0% |
| 75th | $156,560 | +50.4% |
| 90th | $176,680 | +69.7% |
| Mean | $125,850 | +20.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $127,650 | 670 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $116,700 | 3,050 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $104,840 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $122,870 buys what $117,019 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,019US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,870 a year, 18.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,670 to $176,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $127,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $122,870, or $59.07 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 $104,110, so pay in Maryland is 18.0% 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 $176,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,670 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 $127,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,550 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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