Civil Engineers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,190 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.36
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $134,080
Employed locally 100
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $72,540
    50th (median)
    $90,190
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $134,080

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $73,190
    Industrial Engineers $127,270
    Mechanical Engineers $79,360
    Surveyors $66,720
    Electrical Engineers $100,990
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $77,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Maryland is $43.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.35 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Maryland is 9.4% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Maryland?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,540.