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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$125,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.17/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
4,650
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$119,237 #21 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Maryland, explained

Electrical engineers in Maryland earn a median of $125,150 per year ($60.17 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $76,650, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $194,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $125,150 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $125,150 is worth about $119,237 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #21 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,650
$36.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,150
$60.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$194,810
$93.66/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $125,150 $119,237
District of Columbia $143,000 $130,117 −$17,850
Delaware $126,970 $127,214 −$1,820
Virginia $119,030 $117,730 +$6,120
West Virginia $113,420 $126,731 +$11,730
Pennsylvania $110,820 $113,578 +$14,330

Electrical Engineer in Maryland: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Maryland?

Electrical engineers in Maryland earn a median of $125,150 per year ($60.17 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Maryland pay electrical engineers well?

At $125,150, Maryland pays 4% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 4,650 work in the state.

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