As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Maryland is $106,066, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,040 weekly, or $8,839 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $88,557 to $138,703. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,901) and 75th percentile ($123,149), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,703 per year. This $26,248 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Safety Training, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maryland Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 54 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $88,557 MD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $96,901 MD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $106,066 MD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $123,149 MD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $138,703 MD October 01, 2026
25% $96,901 10% $88,557 90% $138,703 75% $123,149 $106,066 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) ?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), also Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME or L-AME), is a licensed person who carries out and certifies aircraft maintenance. The license is widespread internationally and is recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The American FAA recognise the qualification in foreign countries but refer to it as Aviation Maintenance Engineer rather than "Aircraft...". Countries which issue or recognize AME licenses internally include; Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and much of Asia. The Ameri...

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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $113,310 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $111,937 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $110,769 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $110,746 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $111,602 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $103,805 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $119,617 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $113,557 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $109,029 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $120,508 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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