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Average salary by job family in Baltimore
| Management | $142,050 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $130,720 |
| Legal | $122,800 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $117,530 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $112,560 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $99,790 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $99,150 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $79,750 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $77,160 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,450 |
| Community and Social Service | $64,980 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,410 |
| Protective Service | $63,220 |
| Production | $54,640 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,800 |
| Sales and Related | $50,240 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,110 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,630 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,960 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,090 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,310 |
Highest-paying jobs in Baltimore
- Radiologists$401,800
- Anesthesiologists$364,140
- Surgeons, All Other$356,820
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$350,280
- Physicians, Pathologists$343,850
- Cardiologists$339,350
- Orthodontists$331,720
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$308,550
- Chief Executives$307,690
- Psychiatrists$305,730
Most common jobs in Baltimore and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 44,960 | $134,760 | $117,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,920 | $37,320 | $34,800 |
| Registered Nurses | 30,930 | $99,100 | $99,550 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 29,780 | $50,990 | $49,220 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 28,350 | $43,010 | $43,250 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 26,880 | $38,960 | $37,640 |
| Cashiers | 22,300 | $34,670 | $33,760 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,090 | $33,820 | $33,090 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,590 | $43,030 | $36,170 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 19,050 | $38,830 | $36,460 |
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Cost of living in Baltimore
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 104.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $76,370 therefore buys what $73,090 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $405,877, 4.2 times the median household income of $97,300.
$405,877typical home value
$97,300median household income
104.5BEA price parity
2,839,409metro population
Take-home pay in Baltimore
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,160 | $31,997 | $2,666 |
| Median wage | $59,070 | $47,048 | $3,921 |
| Average wage | $76,370 | $59,140 | $4,928 |
| 75th percentile wage | $95,340 | $71,585 | $5,965 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore
Management37 jobs
- Chief Executives$308K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Marketing Managers$155K
- Purchasing Managers$152K
- Public Relations Managers$151K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$143K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$142K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$140K
- Fundraising Managers$137K
- Construction Managers$136K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Administrative Services Managers$134K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$129K
- Training and Development Managers$123K
- Education Administrators, All Other$122K
- Emergency Management Directors$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Funeral Home Managers$103K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$100K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97K
- Gambling Managers$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81K
- Lodging Managers$80K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$68K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$157K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$156K
- Software Developers$154K
- Data Scientists$152K
- Information Security Analysts$151K
- Database Architects$137K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$132K
- Actuaries$130K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$129K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$127K
- Database Administrators$126K
- Computer Systems Analysts$122K
- Computer Programmers$118K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$113K
- Statisticians$113K
- Web Developers$109K
- Operations Research Analysts$104K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$103K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Legal7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$165K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$153K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$150K
- Materials Engineers$133K
- Electrical Engineers$128K
- Chemical Engineers$127K
- Industrial Engineers$125K
- Mechanical Engineers$123K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$121K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$120K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$113K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$104K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$102K
- Environmental Engineers$101K
- Landscape Architects$93K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$82K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Mechanical Drafters$80K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$78K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66K
- Drafters, All Other$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical65 jobs
- Radiologists$402K
- Anesthesiologists$364K
- Surgeons, All Other$357K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$350K
- Physicians, Pathologists$344K
- Cardiologists$339K
- Orthodontists$332K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$309K
- Psychiatrists$306K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$291K
- Family Medicine Physicians$289K
- Neurologists$279K
- Physicians, All Other$247K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$223K
- Nurse Anesthetists$218K
- Podiatrists$201K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Pediatricians, General$183K
- Veterinarians$158K
- Medical Dosimetrists$146K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Nurse Midwives$140K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$129K
- Optometrists$125K
- Dental Hygienists$113K
- Radiation Therapists$109K
- Physical Therapists$109K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$105K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$103K
- Registered Nurses$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Genetic Counselors$96K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$94K
- Chiropractors$93K
- Acupuncturists$92K
- Respiratory Therapists$89K
- Audiologists$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$83K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$82K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$80K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74K
- Paramedics$73K
- Surgical Assistants$73K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$71K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Therapists, All Other$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Exercise Physiologists$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$155K
- Financial Risk Specialists$125K
- Management Analysts$118K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Financial Examiners$116K
- Project Management Specialists$112K
- Logisticians$105K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$103K
- Budget Analysts$101K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$99K
- Insurance Underwriters$97K
- Accountants and Auditors$95K
- Labor Relations Specialists$92K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$92K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$91K
- Human Resources Specialists$90K
- Compliance Officers$89K
- Credit Analysts$86K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$84K
- Fundraisers$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$79K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69K
- Credit Counselors$60K
- Tax Preparers$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science37 jobs
- Economists$148K
- Hydrologists$140K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$125K
- Chemists$122K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$121K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$120K
- Life Scientists, All Other$116K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$116K
- School Psychologists$112K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Materials Scientists$107K
- Geographers$104K
- Epidemiologists$102K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$101K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$100K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$100K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95K
- Microbiologists$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Conservation Scientists$87K
- Forensic Science Technicians$85K
- Animal Scientists$75K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$71K
- Social Science Research Assistants$70K
- Hydrologic Technicians$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64K
- Food Science Technicians$61K
- Foresters$60K
- Biological Technicians$56K
- Agricultural Technicians$49K
- Chemical Technicians$47K
Educational Instruction and Library51 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$162K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$153K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$108K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$99K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Instructional Coordinators$93K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$84K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$83K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Archivists$81K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Curators$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$67K
- Tutors$66K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$58K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$52K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media34 jobs
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$121K
- Technical Writers$106K
- Art Directors$105K
- Writers and Authors$101K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$98K
- Producers and Directors$95K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$89K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$88K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88K
- Editors$86K
- Interpreters and Translators$85K
- Public Relations Specialists$85K
- Film and Video Editors$84K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$81K
- Music Directors and Composers$80K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$79K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$77K
- Graphic Designers$77K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$76K
- Audio and Video Technicians$71K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$70K
- Broadcast Technicians$70K
- Choreographers$69K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$67K
- Designers, All Other$65K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$64K
- Coaches and Scouts$64K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$63K
- Lighting Technicians$60K
- Photographers$54K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45K
- Floral Designers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair36 jobs
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$102K
- Avionics Technicians$98K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Riggers$83K
- Rail Car Repairers$80K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$73K
- Millwrights$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$67K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$63K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$48K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$81K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78K
- Health Education Specialists$76K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$76K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Clergy$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
Construction and Extraction35 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Electricians$73K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$68K
- Carpenters$65K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$63K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$61K
- Glaziers$61K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Roofers$60K
- Carpet Installers$58K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57K
- Pipelayers$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$50K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$49K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$44K
- Stonemasons$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$40K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
Protective Service19 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$134K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$122K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$111K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81K
- Firefighters$74K
- Transportation Security Screeners$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$65K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$63K
- Bailiffs$59K
- Animal Control Workers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Security Guards$43K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Production65 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$110K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$90K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$75K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$71K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$68K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$66K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$64K
- Machinists$61K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$56K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53K
- Etchers and Engravers$52K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$52K
- Upholsterers$52K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$49K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Woodworkers, All Other$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41K
- Bakers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Brokerage Clerks$75K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Desktop Publishers$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$59K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$59K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$55K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Bill and Account Collectors$53K
- Order Clerks$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Word Processors and Typists$47K
- Tellers$47K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Telephone Operators$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Transportation and Material Moving28 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$138K
- Transportation Inspectors$104K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$93K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$81K
- Crane and Tower Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$77K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Traffic Technicians$61K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$55K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$46K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Passenger Attendants$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$37K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$132K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Real Estate Brokers$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- Advertising Sales Agents$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Travel Agents$49K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$35K
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- Skincare Specialists$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Barbers$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Animal Trainers$44K
- Concierges$41K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Funeral Attendants$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$40K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$37K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
- Shampooers$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$65K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Psychiatric Aides$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Medical Assistants$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Orderlies$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$43K
- Cooks, All Other$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
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Salary in Baltimore: questions
What is a good salary in Baltimore?
Half of all workers in the Baltimore metro earn less than $59,070 and the average is $76,370. Earning more than $95,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Baltimore to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $73,926, because prices here are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Baltimore?
Radiologists ($401,800), Anesthesiologists ($364,140), Surgeons, All Other ($356,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580), all occupations and 646 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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