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

Machinist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$59,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.76/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
1,380
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,984 #41 of 51

Machinist pay in Maryland, explained

Machinists in Maryland earn a median of $59,810 per year ($28.76 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $42,950, while the most experienced machinists reach about $81,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $59,810 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $59,810 is worth about $56,984 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #41 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,950
$20.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,810
$28.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,880
$39.37/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $59,810 $56,984
District of Columbia $72,900 $66,332 −$13,090
Delaware $62,650 $62,771 −$2,840
Virginia $61,290 $60,621 −$1,480
Pennsylvania $57,810 $59,249 +$2,000
West Virginia $47,350 $52,907 +$12,460

Machinist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Maryland?

Machinists in Maryland earn a median of $59,810 per year ($28.76 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Maryland pay machinists well?

At $59,810, Maryland pays 2% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 1,380 work in the state.

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