As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Silver Spring, MD is $99,769, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,919 weekly, or $8,314 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $84,154 to $114,257. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,595) and 75th percentile ($107,353), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,257 per year. This $15,758 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Silver Spring Plant Engineer often earn 6.6% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 statewide for Plant Engineer 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
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $84,154 Silver Spring, MD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $91,595 Silver Spring, MD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $99,769 Silver Spring, MD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $107,353 Silver Spring, MD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $114,257 Silver Spring, MD June 01, 2026
25% $91,595 10% $84,154 90% $114,257 75% $107,353 $99,769 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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