How much does a Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Mechanical Engineers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $106,880 +4.5% vs national

Median hourly $51.39

10th percentile $77,520

90th percentile $169,270

Employed locally 2,910

National median $102,320

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Mechanical Engineers

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$77,520

25th

$86,800

50th (median)

$106,880

75th

$142,060

90th

$169,270

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

Metro area	Median salary
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$181,480
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$147,730
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$145,640
New Mexico	$141,490
Salinas, CA	$141,420
Baton Rouge, LA	$132,850

Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Lexington Park, MD	$123,300
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$121,060
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$102,180
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$101,810

Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

Occupation	Median salary
Civil Engineers	$103,830
Electrical Engineers	$111,470
Engineers, All Other	$115,710
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$149,410
Industrial Engineers	$100,530
Aerospace Engineers	$161,580

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Baltimore?

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Baltimore, MD is $51.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.10 or more per hour.

Is Baltimore above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Baltimore, MD is 4.5% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Baltimore?

Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,520 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,800.