Mechanical Engineer Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median mechanical engineer in the Baltimore area earns $116,700 a year ($56.11 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 5% below the Maryland median ($122,870). Half of the 3,050 mechanical engineers there earn between $95,070 and $154,980.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,900 | $79,670 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $95,070 | $98,300 | $84,130 |
| Median | $116,700 | $122,870 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $154,980 | $156,560 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $174,920 | $176,680 | $164,340 |
| Average | $123,240 | $125,850 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 3,050 | 6,550 | 296,810 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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- Civil Engineer: $100,500
- Industrial Engineer: $119,990
- Electrical Engineer: $116,650
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.