verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$156,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$75.36/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
3,180
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,344 #5 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Maryland, explained

Aerospace engineers in Maryland earn a median of $156,750 per year ($75.36 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $97,460, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $232,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $156,750 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $156,750 is worth about $149,344 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #5 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,460
$46.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$156,750
$75.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$232,930
$111.99/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $156,750 $149,344
District of Columbia $157,600 $143,402 −$850
Virginia $143,210 $141,646 +$13,540
Pennsylvania $133,940 $137,273 +$22,810

Aerospace Engineer in Maryland: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Maryland?

Aerospace engineers in Maryland earn a median of $156,750 per year ($75.36 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Maryland pay aerospace engineers well?

At $156,750, Maryland pays 16% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 3,180 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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