Maryland Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 1 trade with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
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.
| Trade | Median ($/hr) | Middle 50% ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Facilities Technician | $40 | $40–$40 | 7 |
Medians come from active postings with disclosed pay; each trade page compares them against BLS OES and IBEW scales. How we calculate pay →
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Frequently asked questions
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.