Mechanical Engineers pay in Maryland
$125,850avg. a year
$60.51 an hour · 6,550 employed
Mechanical Engineers in Maryland earn an average of $125,850 a year. That is $12,240 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $113,610. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $133,380.
$122,870Median pay
$60.51Average hourly
+12%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineers by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
15,390 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$133,380
$64.12 an hour
2670 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$128,200
$61.64 an hour
33,050 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$123,240
$59.25 an hour
44,850 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$112,030
$53.86 an hour
5340 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$111,780
$53.74 an hour
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Mechanical Engineers pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland mechanical engineers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113,610 | $54.62 |
| Maryland | $125,850 | $60.51 |
| District of Columbia | $138,500 | $66.59 |
| Delaware | $117,710 | $56.59 |
| Virginia | $114,770 | $55.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,740 | $49.87 |
| West Virginia | $101,310 | $48.71 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Civil Engineers$107,320
- Industrial Engineers$122,990
- Electrical Engineers$129,390
- Engineers, All Other$129,030
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$153,500
- Aerospace Engineers$159,590
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineers make in Maryland?
The average is $125,850 a year, and the median is $122,870. That is $12,240 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $113,610.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$60.51 an hour on average; the median is $59.07.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($133,380), followed by Lexington Park, MD ($128,200). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($111,780).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-2141. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mechanical engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.