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Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$60.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,019/year ($7,585/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 14th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 4,650 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $125,150 a year — though pay ranges from $76,650 for newcomers to $194,810 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $164,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,650 Electrical Engineer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $125,150 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 $91,019 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $125,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,770 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,574 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$5,788 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,019 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,585 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Maryland?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Maryland is $125,150 per year ($60.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,740 and $164,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $125,150, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $91,019 per year ($7,585 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,650 Electrical 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.