Materials Engineers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for materials engineers is $67.62 an hour ($140,640 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). Maryland ranks 2nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.21 | $79,470 |
| 25% of workers | $52.87 | $109,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.62 | $140,640 |
| 75% of workers | $83.52 | $173,720 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Materials Engineers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $144,010 | 200 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $129,770 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $122,870 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,680 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,150 |
| Industrial Engineers | $119,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $155,650 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,750 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $152,730 |
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