How to Become an Electrical Engineer in Maryland: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does an electrical engineer make in Maryland?"

"The median annual wage for electrical engineers in Maryland is $125,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% above the national median of $120,630."

Q: "How do I become an electrical engineer in Maryland?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. See the steps below."

Q: "How many electrical engineers work in Maryland?"

"BLS counts about 4,650 electrical engineers employed in Maryland (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Maryland electrical engineers earn a median annual wage of $125,150 ($60.17/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 4,650 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 3.7% above the national median of $120,630 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $125,150 ($60.17/hr)
25th percentile: $96,740 per year
75th percentile: $164,080 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $194,810 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $76,650 per year
Workers employed in Maryland: 4,650
Versus national median: 3.7% above the U.S. median of $120,630
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.32 - this occupation is more concentrated in Maryland than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median electrical engineer salary in Maryland is $125,150 per year - 4% above the national median of $120,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineer Salary in Maryland

Wage level	Annual salary
Maryland entry level (10th percentile)	$76,650
Maryland 25th-75th percentile	$96,740 - $164,080
Maryland median	$125,150
Maryland top earners (90th percentile)	$194,810
U.S. median	$120,630

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 4,650.

The Maryland Job Market: Electrical Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Maryland	4,650
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	1.68
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	1.32
Mean annual wage in Maryland	$129,390

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 1.32, Maryland employs electrical engineers at a noticeably higher concentration than the national average: a strong local market for the credential.

Requirements in Maryland

The education path is national - ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electrical engineering - while licensing runs through Maryland’s own boards: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. Verify current requirements with the Maryland licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become an Electrical Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electrical Engineers

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Electrical Engineers annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$76,550
25th	$92,830
50th (median)	$120,630
75th	$152,950
90th	$184,300

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Electrical Engineers, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Electrical Engineers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	192,000
2034 projected	205,700
Percent change	+7.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electrical engineer make in Maryland?

The median annual wage for electrical engineers in Maryland is $125,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% above the national median of $120,630.

How do I become an electrical engineer in Maryland?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. See the steps below.

How many electrical engineers work in Maryland?

BLS counts about 4,650 electrical engineers employed in Maryland (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Electrical Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071), Maryland and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)