Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland: $122K Median

The average Electrical Engineer salary in Maryland is $121,594 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $82,500 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $192,500 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Electrical Engineers in Maryland earn approximately 10% more than the US national median ($110,540 nationally vs $121,594 in Maryland). Maryland's cost-of-living index of 116 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — Electrical Engineer salaries in Maryland grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $21,332 in 2025 to $121,594 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by Power electronics for EV and Semiconductors demand.

Top-paying Maryland metros for Electrical Engineers: Baltimore ($122K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Strong 9% growth driven by EV, renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI hardware demand. Maryland's top industries include Healthcare (Johns Hopkins), Government/Defense, Biotech, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.2% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Maryland has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $121,594, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Power electronics for EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI hardware, Renewable energy systems. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Maryland employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Maryland: $108,566.