Electrician Jobs in Maryland

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Maryland Electrician Market Overview

Maryland offers premium electrical opportunities driven by federal government proximity and major institutions.Johns Hopkins Healthcare leads medical electrical work, while NSA and defense contractorsrequire security clearances for top pay. Baltimore-Washington corridor dominates high-tech and biotech electrical jobs. Port of Baltimore provides steady maritime electrical work.

Highest-Paying Maryland Cities for Electricians

Bethesda/Rockville

$35-50/hr
DC area • Government contractors

Baltimore

$30-42/hr
Johns Hopkins • Port facilities

Fort Meade Area

$38-55/hr
NSA • Security clearance required

Annapolis

$32-45/hr
Naval Academy • Government

Frederick

$28-38/hr
Biotech • Manufacturing

Hagerstown

$26-35/hr
Industrial • Commercial

Maryland's Biggest Electrical Employers

Johns Hopkins Health System

Healthcare network • Research facilities

400+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Baltimore area • Medical electrical • Emergency power systems

NSA & Defense Contractors

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon

300+ electricians
$38-55/hour
Location: Fort Meade area • Security clearance required • Advanced systems

Port of Baltimore

Container terminals • Maritime operations

200+ electricians
$32-42/hour
Location: Baltimore • Crane systems • Maritime electrical

Biotech Companies

MedImmune, Human Genome Sciences, biotech corridor

150+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Montgomery County • Clean room electrical • Research facilities

Data Centers

AWS, Microsoft, Google • Northern Virginia spillover

200+ electricians
$35-48/hour
Location: DC metro area • Critical infrastructure • 24/7 operations

Industries Hiring Electricians in Maryland

Defense/Government (Highest Pay)

• NSA Fort Meade: $38-55/hour
• Security clearance required
• Advanced electronic systems
• Federal benefits package

Healthcare & Research

• Johns Hopkins: $30-42/hour
• Medical equipment electrical
• Research facility infrastructure
• Emergency power systems

Maritime & Logistics

• Port of Baltimore: $32-42/hour
• Container crane maintenance
• Ship-to-shore power systems
• 24/7 port operations

Key Requirements

• Licensing: 8,000 hours + state exam
• Security clearance: For federal contracts
• Medical electrical: Healthcare facilities
• Data center experience: Critical systems

Maryland Electrical Licensing

Journeyman License

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC code + Maryland regulations
• Fees: $150 total ($75 app + $75 exam)

Master Electrician

• 4 years as journeyman
• Business exam + electrical code
• $50,000 liability insurance minimum

High-Pay Certifications

• Security Clearance: Federal contractors
• Medical Electrical: Healthcare facilities
• Data Center: Critical infrastructure
Authority: Maryland DLLR • (410) 230-6231

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-26/hr
Journeyman$28-42/hr
Specialized (Security/Medical)$35-55/hr
Master/Foreman$45-65/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Construction season starts
Fall: Federal budget cycle
Year-round: Healthcare & data centers
Summer: Major infrastructure projects
Pro tip: Security clearance processing takes 6-12 months

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Bethesda/Rockville

$35-50/hr
Home: $750k • Rent: $2,200

Baltimore

$30-42/hr
Home: $300k • Rent: $1,500

Frederick

$28-38/hr
Home: $400k • Rent: $1,700
Maryland offers high pay but higher living costs - DC area proximity means premium wages but expensive housing. Baltimore offers better value.

Ready for Maryland Electrical Work?

Maryland offers premium electrical opportunities driven by federal government, Johns Hopkins Healthcare, and major defense contractors. Security clearances open doors to the highest-paying positions, while healthcare and biotech provide stable, high-tech electrical careers.

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