Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Maryland

Computer hardware engineers in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $150,470 a year) and the least in Lexington Park ($130,330), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer hardware engineers average at $149,020 and the median at $152,730 for 1,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $162,670.

Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$150,470
Lexington Park$130,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$150,470	$156,750	$118,400	$107,003	104
Lexington Park	$130,330	$127,620	$100,490	$94,295	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Hardware Engineers salary in other states

Computer Hardware Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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