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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$119,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.66/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
3,900
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$114,264 #9 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Maryland, explained

Industrial engineers in Maryland earn a median of $119,930 per year ($57.66 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $80,650, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $168,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $119,930 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $119,930 is worth about $114,264 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #9 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,650
$38.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$119,930
$57.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,100
$80.82/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $119,930 $114,264
Delaware $120,190 $120,421 −$260
West Virginia $108,360 $121,077 +$11,570
District of Columbia $103,300 $93,994 +$16,630
Virginia $102,550 $101,430 +$17,380
Pennsylvania $99,560 $102,037 +$20,370

Industrial Engineer in Maryland: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Maryland?

Industrial engineers in Maryland earn a median of $119,930 per year ($57.66 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Maryland pay industrial engineers well?

At $119,930, Maryland pays 17% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 3,900 work in the state.

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