Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting300
Estimated employment5,530
Employment RSE5.20
Mean wage$53.90
Mean RSE2.26
Entry wage$34.13
Experienced wage$63.79
10th percentile wage$32.17
50th percentile wage$49.86
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$49.86 $46.26  $3.60
2019$48.85+2.1%$45.32 +2.1%$3.53
2018$47.73+2.3%$44.28 +2.3%$3.45
2017$46.72+2.2%$43.34 +2.2%$3.37
2016$45.74+2.1%$42.44 +2.1%$3.30
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$49.86 $23.44  $26.42
2019$48.85+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$26.07
2018$47.73+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$25.62
2017$46.72+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$25.24
2016$45.74+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$24.76
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $49.86 5,530
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $49.86 5,530
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Last updated April 2021