Materials Engineers Salary in Maryland
Materials Engineers in Maryland earn a median of $140,640 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $140,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,470; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Materials Scientists$112,400 median in Maryland
- Chemical Engineers$127,190 median in Maryland
- Aerospace Engineers$156,750 median in Maryland
- Nanosystems Engineers$129,770 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$122,870 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$119,930 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Maryland
How much do materials engineers make in Maryland?
The median is $140,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,470 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 45 (+25% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.