Salary guide, May 2025
Lead Quality Engineer pay in Maryland
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The median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers in Maryland was $132,540 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $102,550 and $167,110.
The Maryland median is $6,480 above the national median of $126,060, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers
Lead Quality Engineer is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about maryland?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,760 | $102,550 | $132,540 | $167,110 | $213,100 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.86 | $49.31 | $63.72 | $80.34 | $102.45 |
BLS estimated 2,480 workers employed in this occupation in Maryland. Location quotient: 0.57.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,000 | $98,160 | $126,060 | $161,880 | $205,520 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.50 | $47.19 | $60.61 | $77.83 | $98.81 |
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in Maryland, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers, Maryland. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $127,960 | $99,540 to $157,030 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $167,040 | $132,110 to $202,280 |
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