What do skilled trades pay in Maryland in 2026?
Median pay for 29 skilled trades in Maryland (BLS OEWS May 2025).
In 2026, the highest-paying skilled trades in Maryland are Elevator Installer (~$122,260) and Power-Line Worker (~$106,090), across 29 trades tracked (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.
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Highest median pay
Elevator Installer
$122,260
Most jobs
Construction Laborer
20,920 jobs
Across 29 trades: $42,250–$122,260 (median $60,090).
Trades ranked by pay in Maryland
| # | Trade | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator Installer | $122,260 |
| 2 | Power-Line Worker | $106,090 |
| 3 | Telecom Line Installer | $82,380 |
| 4 | Electrician | $73,490 |
| 5 | Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $71,870 |
| 6 | Ironworker | $71,730 |
| 7 | Insulation Worker | $70,030 |
| 8 | HVAC Technician | $70,020 |
| 9 | Plumber | $65,400 |
| 10 | Carpenter | $62,960 |
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| 11 | Sheet Metal Worker | $62,560 |
| 12 | Rebar Worker | $61,640 |
| 13 | Construction Equipment Operator | $61,410 |
| 14 | Welder | $60,310 |
| 15 | Roofer | $60,090 |
| 16 | Glazier | $59,890 |
| 17 | Millwright | $59,220 |
| 18 | Brickmason | $59,030 |
| 19 | Plasterer | $56,890 |
| 20 | Pipelayer | $55,640 |
| 21 | Drywall Installer | $54,680 |
| 22 | Cement Mason | $51,950 |
| 23 | Painter | $49,120 |
| 24 | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $48,640 |
| 25 | Floor Layer | $47,880 |
| 26 | Construction Laborer | $46,960 |
| 27 | Tile & Stone Setter | $45,670 |
| 28 | Solar Installer | $45,430 |
| 29 | Boilermaker | $42,250 |
Where is the union premium biggest in Maryland?
Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.
We don't have union scale data for Maryland across our trades yet — these trades are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Maryland.
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