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Civil Engineer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$48.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,088/year ($6,257/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $152,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,240 Civil Engineer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Civil Engineer salary of $100,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,088 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $100,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,320 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,702 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,571 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,088 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Maryland?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Maryland is $100,680 per year ($48.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,640 and $126,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $100,680, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $75,088 per year ($6,257 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,240 Civil Engineer jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.