2023 Data

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Baltimore, MD

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$100,807

4.7% vs national

Hourly Rate

$48.46

/hour

Jobs in Area

275

employed

Salary Range$63,378 - $146,860
10th %Median90th %

Mechanical Engineer Salary Range in Baltimore, MD

Annual Salary Range

$101k

$63k

10th percentile

$81k

25th

$120k

75th

$147k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$63,378$30.47
25th Percentile$80,858$38.87
Median (50th Percentile)$100,807$48.46
75th Percentile$120,432$57.90
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$146,860$70.61
Average (Mean)$107,598$51.73

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Baltimore, MD is $100,807 per year or $48.46 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Baltimore, MD Compares

vs National Average

$96,310

+4.7%

vs Maryland Average

$99,160

+1.7%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$92,910

-7.8%

Cost of living in Baltimore, MD is 8.5% above the national average.

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