Mechanical Engineers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $59.07 an hour ($122,870 a year). About 6,550 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). Maryland ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.31 | $79,670 |
| 25% of workers | $47.26 | $98,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.07 | $122,870 |
| 75% of workers | $75.27 | $156,560 |
| 90% of workers | $84.94 | $176,680 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $127,650 | 670 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $116,700 | 3,050 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $104,840 | 340 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $129,770 |
| 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 |
| Environmental Engineers | $97,570 |
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