Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $122,870 | $107,639 | +14% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.07 | $51.75 | +14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $117,019.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $109,461 | $77,000 | $143,000 | 117 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Maryland is $122,870, or about $59.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Maryland is +14% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Maryland typically earn from $77,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,550 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $122,870, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.