Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary in Maryland
SOC 17-3029 · Maryland · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median Annual Salary
$99,965
$48.06/hr
27.6% higher than the US national median ($78,354)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Is this a competitive Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Maryland in 2026?
Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS May 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q1 2026 wage growth.
$Competitive · ~P50
P10$59K
P25$78K
P50$100K
P75$123K
P90$136K
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Demand: HOT. Demand is hot -- professional & business services job openings are running at 6.2% (JOLTS, May 2026), a tight market. Candidates have leverage, so a competitive offer sits at or above the median; below-median offers often will not close.
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Merit budget: Wages in professional services are rising about 2.6% a year (BLS ECI, Q1 2026). Budget a 2.2-2.7% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Bottom line
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $99,965 to $122,866 (market median to the 75th percentile). Lean toward the top of the range for senior or hard-to-fill roles.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Maryland is $99,965 per year ($48.06/hr). This is 27.6% higher than the national median of $78,354.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
Wage Percentiles: Maryland
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$28.30
$58,864
+25.2%
P25
$37.39
$77,771
+28.8%
P50MEDIAN
$48.06
$99,965
+27.6%
P75
$59.07
$122,866
+23.7%
P90Top earners
$65.29
$135,803
+14.8%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
6K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
67K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
2% from new growth98% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
16K
$100,090
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
NAICS 541300
9K
$64,180
Wage range across top 5 industries: $64,180 to $100,090 (56% spread)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary in Maryland?
The median (P50) annual salary for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Maryland is approximately $99,965, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 27.6% higher than the national median of $78,354. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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