Engineering Maryland (MD) Rank #9 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland

The median electrical engineer salary in Maryland is $115,071 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$115,071

vs National

+$10,461

State Rank

#9 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $74,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,500 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$74,800

+$6,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$116,600

+$10,600 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$170,500

+$15,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$72,600	$66,000	+$6,600
25th Percentile	$91,300	$83,000	+$8,300
Median (50th)	$115,071	$104,610	+$10,461
75th Percentile	$145,200	$132,000	+$13,200
90th Percentile	$178,200	$162,000	+$16,200

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for electrical engineers in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$112,979

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$123,440

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$127,624

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$120,301

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$109,841

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Maryland

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Maryland has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Maryland

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Maryland's demand may vary based on local industry trends.