Environmental Engineer Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Environmental Engineers in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$97,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $107,110
State Rank
#33 of 50
1,030 employed here

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Maryland?

An Environmental Engineer working in Maryland earns a median salary of $97,570 per year, or about $46.91 per hour. That is 9% below the national median of $107,110 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $62,380 while the top 10% make $156,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,760 and $127,980 a year.

Environmental Engineer salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$62,380$29.99
25th percentile (early career)$80,760$38.83
50th percentile (median)$97,570$46.91
75th percentile (experienced)$127,980$61.53
90th percentile (top earners)$156,750$75.36

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 33rd out of 50 states and territories for Environmental Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$130,510
2California$130,410
3Oregon$127,100
4Washington$125,460
5Texas$123,060

Working as an Environmental Engineer in Maryland

Nationally, about 38,000 people work as Environmental Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($97,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Maryland?
The median Environmental Engineer salary in Maryland is $97,570 per year, or about $46.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,380 at the entry level to $156,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Environmental Engineers about 9% less than the national median of $107,110. Maryland ranks 33rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Environmental Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,570 a year. About 1,030 Environmental Engineers are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.