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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$97,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.91/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
1,030
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,960 #49 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Maryland, explained

Environmental engineers in Maryland earn a median of $97,570 per year ($46.91 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $62,380, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $156,750. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $97,570 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $97,570 is worth about $92,960 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #49 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,380
$29.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,570
$46.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,750
$75.36/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $97,570 $92,960
Virginia $104,940 $103,794 −$7,370
Pennsylvania $103,330 $105,901 −$5,760
Delaware $95,720 $95,904 +$1,850
West Virginia $83,200 $92,964 +$14,370

Environmental Engineer in Maryland: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Maryland?

Environmental engineers in Maryland earn a median of $97,570 per year ($46.91 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Maryland pay environmental engineers well?

At $97,570, Maryland pays 9% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 1,030 work in the state.

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