BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Maryland
Mechanic pay in Maryland lands 12th in the country, ahead of most states. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $57,520 a year, $6,900 above the national median of $50,620, and 14,230 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Aircraft mechanics pull 75 percent ahead of automotive technicians, at $100,500.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 12th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $57,520 against $50,620 nationally.
- $100,500 for aircraft mechanics, 75 percent above automotive technicians.
- $61,860 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, the best-paying area, versus $47,800 in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Pays 29 Percent More Than Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
Of 6 metropolitan areas, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is biggest: 12,700 jobs, a $58,460 median, $940 above the state's $57,520 median.
A 29 percent gap divides the state: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $61,860 compared with Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV at $47,800 among areas with at least 500 jobs.
Maryland nonmetropolitan area, outside any metropolitan area, counts 720 jobs (5 percent) at $46,750, -$10,770 compared with the state.
3 of the 6 areas, led by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, extend into PA, NJ and DE and carry one figure for the whole area.
| Area | Median | Against Maryland | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $58,460 | +$940 | $36,130 to $81,670 | 12,700 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,860 | +$4,340 | $38,110 to $97,460 | 12,030 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $57,630 | +$110 | $35,290 to $80,800 | 6,340 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $47,800 | -$9,720 | $31,200 to $74,470 | 690 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $56,560 | -$960 | $33,030 to $88,210 | 440 |
| Salisbury, MD | $54,840 | -$2,680 | $35,070 to $76,830 | 390 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $46,750 | -$10,770 | $34,780 to $75,290 | 720 |
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $42,980 in Maryland
The top trade, aircraft mechanics, pays $100,500 on 1,070 jobs, 75 percent above automotive technicians at $57,520. That leaves automotive technicians 4th among 5 trades.
| Trade | Maryland median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $100,500 | $79,870 | 3rd | 1,070 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $100,940 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $74,790 | $61,770 | 4th | 3,030 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $74,470 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $68,250 | $65,510 | 17th | 1,800 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $71,540 |
| Auto Mechanic | $57,520 | $50,620 | 12th | 14,230 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $61,860 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $56,100 | $54,890 | 18th | 2,930 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $59,770 |
Above their national medians: aircraft mechanics ($100,500, +$20,630), diesel mechanics ($74,790, +$13,020) and heavy equipment mechanics ($68,250, +$2,740).
Level with the nation: collision repair technicians ($56,100, +$1,210).
Aircraft mechanics rank 3rd of 50 at $100,500, the best national standing of any trade here.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is the best metro for aircraft mechanics here, at $100,940.
Mechanic Employment Near the National Rate in Maryland
The technician share is 5.2 per 1,000 jobs, close to the national share, a location quotient of 1.14. The state is 17th of 50 on concentration.
Among the trades, automotive technicians are the most concentrated, ahead of collision repair technicians at 1.10.
Mechanic Salary in Maryland Beats the National Median by $6,900
$35,940 at the 10th percentile is $1,280 ahead of national pay, and $84,420 at the 90th percentile is $2,630 ahead of national pay. $48,480 from bottom tenth to top tenth is much like the country's range.
| Measure | Maryland | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,940 | $34,660 | +$1,280 |
| 25th percentile | $40,500 | $38,900 | +$1,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,520 | $50,620 | +$6,900 |
| 75th percentile | $76,340 | $70,430 | +$5,910 |
| 90th percentile | $84,420 | $81,790 | +$2,630 |
| Mean | $59,380 | $56,420 | +$2,960 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 14,230 | 704,640 |
The 25th and 75th percentiles are $40,500 and $76,340, and each edge beats its national counterpart (+$1,600, +$5,910).
The average, $59,380, sits just $1,860 over the median.
The 10th percentile figure of $35,940 describes the distribution, not what a new hire earns.
Mechanic Schools in Maryland
4 ranked programs at 4 schools (4 automotive). Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD scores highest, 48.9 out of 100 in automotive.
Prices start at $4,432 a year, in-district (Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD) and hit $34,820 for the 13-month program (Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, Columbia, MD) across 4 priced programs.
2 ranked programs are in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, where the median is $57,630.
- Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD, automotive, score 48.9, #245 of 415
- Montgomery College Rockville, MD, automotive, score 45.5, #306 of 415
- Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD, automotive, score 43.7, #330 of 415
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Columbia, MD, automotive, score 43.2, #337 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Maryland, with 4 programs ranked in the state
Mechanic Licensing in Maryland
Licensed Maryland Safety Inspector Mechanic (certified inspection mechanic) comes from the Maryland Department of State Police, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division and covers state inspection or emissions work, which is separate from general repair.
Official Maryland source (mdsp.maryland.gov), read October 23, 2026.
Maryland Between Minnesota and North Dakota on Mechanic Pay
North Dakota sits closest, at $57,360, $160 below; Minnesota lies farther up at $58,390, $870 above.
9 other states sit inside $2,500 of $57,520, and 6 of them within $1,000. A small shift in pay moves Maryland several places.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Maryland
What is the average mechanic salary in Maryland?
The median is $57,520 annually, or $27.66 an hour, $6,900 above the nation. Pay runs $35,940 to $84,420 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Maryland?
A premium of $42,980: $100,500 for aircraft mechanics against $57,520 for auto mechanics, across 1,070 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Maryland ranks highest?
Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) leads: with 48.9 points, from 4 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Maryland for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Maryland
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.
- Official Maryland source (mdsp.maryland.gov) Read October 23, 2026.