Critical Facilities Technician Pay in Maryland
Updated 2026-10-31 · Based on 7 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 7 postings in the last 90 days, up 200% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 8 active critical facilities technicians openings in Maryland, 7 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $40, with the middle 50% earning $40–$40.
Compared to the national median of $40/hr, Maryland pays right at the national median.
The Maryland electrician labor market
Maryland is a federal-anchored electrician market where the Baltimore–Washington corridor's agencies, labs, and hospitals sustain deep prevailing-wage-covered demand. The I-95 corridor from Baltimore to the DC suburbs runs on federal construction (NSA Fort Meade, NIH Bethesda, FDA White Oak, Andrews AFB), biotech lab work (Montgomery County's I-270 corridor), hospital expansions (Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland), and port logistics in Baltimore. Data centers are scaling in Frederick County and the eastern counties where power and policy attract developers. The Port of Baltimore, BWI airport work, and the state's large school-construction program add steady volume. Licensing is state-level (master, journeyman, apprentice) through the Board of Master Electricians with consistent enforcement — portable statewide, a genuine credential. Union density is high on federal and public work (locals include Local 24 Baltimore, Local 26 Washington DC/NoVA coverage in the southern counties, and Local 307 Cumberland/Hagerstown); Maryland prevailing wage covers all state-funded work at strong rates, and federal Davis-Bacon blankets the corridor's largest jobs. Workforce dynamics are defined by clearance premiums: cleared electricians at the agencies and labs earn the state's top rates with exceptional stability, while commercial hands track the region's steady institutional pipeline. Apprentice pipelines are healthy. For electricians, cleared federal and biotech-lab tickets lead; Baltimore–DC corridor commercial and hospital work offers the deepest bench.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Maryland Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $35.33, 75th percentile $46.16, 90th percentile $56.91.
Source: BLS OES Maryland (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($40/hr) runs 13% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
IBEW 24 (Baltimore) journeyman base rate is $52.47/hr (2025 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 24 publications)
IBEW 307 (Cumberland) journeyman base rate is $41.58/hr (2025 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 307 publications)
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $40 | $35.33 | $47.03 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $40 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $40 | $46.16 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $56.91 | — |
| Sample size | 7 postings | OES survey | 2 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 7 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 2 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying critical facilities technicians openings in Maryland
- Electrical Crew Leader — M.C. Dean (Bethesda) · $47–$49/hr
- Critical Facilities Technician — Aligned Data Centers (Frederick) · $35–$45/hr
- Critical Facilities Technician — Aligned Data Centers (Frederick) · $35–$45/hr
- Critical Facilities Technician — Aligned Data Centers (Frederick) · $35–$45/hr
- Critical Facilities Technician — Aligned Data Centers (Frederick) · $35–$45/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Federal agency construction (Fort Meade, NIH, FDA, Andrews) (commercial)
- I-270 biotech lab corridor expansion (commercial)
- Frederick County data center development (data center)
- Port of Baltimore and BWI infrastructure work (industrial)
IBEW locals in Maryland
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Aligned Data Centers – Facilities Technician – $30 – $38/hr (Frederick, MD) View posting →
- Aligned Data Centers – Critical Facilities Technician – $35 – $45/hr (Frederick, MD) View posting →
- M.C. Dean – Electrical Crew Leader – $47 – $49/hr (Bethesda, Maryland) View posting →
Top employers hiring critical facilities technicians in Maryland
Critical Facilities Technician openings in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
What does a critical facilities technician earn in Maryland?
Based on 7 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $40, with the middle 50% earning $40–$40. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Maryland median of $35.33 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 2 in-state locals median $47.03/hr.
How does Maryland compare to the national median?
Maryland matches the national median of $40/hr for critical facilities technicians.
Who pays critical facilities technicians the most in Maryland?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Aligned Data Centers (6 postings), M.C. Dean (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Maryland?
Based on 7 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for critical facilities technician work in Maryland is $40.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $35.33/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Maryland?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Bethesda, Frederick. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $40.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Maryland?
Among employers with repeated postings in Maryland, Aligned Data Centers show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Maryland electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Maryland for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Maryland?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Maryland prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Maryland right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 7 disclosed-pay critical facilities technician postings in Maryland. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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