Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Maryland
The median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Maryland is $57,520 a year, somewhat above the national $50,620 (+14%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 3% less than the median across all occupations in Maryland ($59,510). Among neighbouring states, District of Columbia, Virginia and Delaware pay more (up to $68,660 in District of Columbia) and Pennsylvania and West Virginia pay less (down to $37,660 in West Virginia). Maryland employs 14,230 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.15 per 1,000 jobs, the 17th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.14 is close to the national share.
Maryland vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $17.28 | $19.47 | $27.66 | $36.70 | $40.59 | $28.55 | 14,230 | 5.15 | 1.14 |
| Annual | $35,940 | $40,500 | $57,520 | $76,340 | $84,420 | $59,380 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 17th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.14
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.15
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maryland's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maryland
6 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Maryland publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $29.74 | $61,860 | $38,110 | $97,460 | 12,030 | 3.84 | 0.85 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $28.11 | $58,460 | $36,130 | $81,670 | 12,700 | 4.38 | 0.97 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $27.71 | $57,630 | $35,290 | $80,800 | 6,340 | 4.67 | 1.03 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $27.19 | $56,560 | $33,030 | $88,210 | 440 | 6.18 | 1.36 |
| Salisbury, MD | $26.37 | $54,840 | $35,070 | $76,830 | 390 | 7.26 | 1.60 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $22.98 | $47,800 | $31,200 | $74,470 | 690 | 6.43 | 1.42 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $22.48 | $46,750 | $34,780 | $75,290 | 720 | 6.39 | 1.41 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $27.66 | $57,520 | 14,230 | 1.14 |
| District of Columbia | $33.01 | $68,660 | 310 | 0.10 |
| Delaware | $28.08 | $58,410 | 1,910 | 0.87 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.94 | $49,800 | 29,400 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $28.53 | $59,330 | 17,880 | 0.96 |
| West Virginia | $18.11 | $37,660 | 4,490 | 1.41 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Maryland wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maryland estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.