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Electrician Salary in Maryland: Pay by City
Electricians in Maryland earned a median $35.33 an hour, or $73,490 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $27.73 to $46.16 an hour, and the top tenth earned $56.91 or more. That is 16% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $22.33
- 25th
- $27.73
- Median
- $35.33
- 75th
- $46.16
- 90th
- $56.91
- 10th
- $46,450
- 25th
- $57,680
- Median
- $73,490
- 75th
- $96,010
- 90th
- $118,370
Which Maryland cities pay electricians the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $31.54 an hour; Salisbury has the lowest, $28.34.[1]
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$31.54 · 6,930
- Hagerstown-Martinsburg$29.96 · 430
- Lexington Park$29.59 · 340
- Salisbury$28.34 · 150
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Maryland?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($96,010) and the 90th ($118,370).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.33 | $46,450 |
| 25th | $27.73 | $57,680 |
| Median | $35.33 | $73,490 |
| 75th | $46.16 | $96,010 |
| 90th | $56.91 | $118,370 |
| Mean | $36.28 | $75,450 |
How much do new electricians make in Maryland?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Maryland earned $22.33 an hour or less ($46,450 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.73 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Maryland?
Projections Central expects Maryland to go from 14,910 electrician jobs in 2024 to 16,640 in 2034, a change of 11.6%, with about 1,520 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14,910 | 16,640 | 11.6% | 1,520 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Maryland?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Maryland. General contractors have the highest median, $37.87 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.87 | $78,760 | 15,400 |
| Electricians | $35.33 | $73,490 | 13,690 |
| HVAC Technicians | $33.67 | $70,020 | 8,560 |
| Plumbers | $31.44 | $65,400 | 11,420 |
| Roofers | $28.89 | $60,090 | 2,050 |
Where to train in Maryland
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maryland, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)