Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $118,290 | $98,482 | +20% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.87 | $47.35 | +20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $112,657.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Maryland is $118,290, or about $56.87 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Maryland is +20% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,230 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $118,290, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.