Engineering Germantown, MD Pop. 90,676

Electrical Engineer Salary in Germantown, Maryland

The median electrical engineer salary in Germantown, MD is $120,301 per year, which is 15.0% above the national median and 4.5% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$120,301
vs State Avg
+$5,230
vs National
+$15,691
Cost of Living
115%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Germantown by Experience

In Germantown, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $78,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $178,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$78,200
+$10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$121,900
+$15,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$178,250
+$23,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Germantown, MD

Percentile Germantown
10th Percentile $75,900
25th Percentile $95,450
Median (50th) $120,301
75th Percentile $151,800
90th Percentile $186,300

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Maryland Cities

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Germantown

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Germantown and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Germantown may vary based on local industry and population growth.