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Lawyers average salary by city in Maryland
- Baltimore$154,190
- Lexington Park$147,220
- Salisbury$144,560
- Hagerstown$121,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $154,190 | $132,400 | $101,920 | $109,349 | 104 |
| Lexington Park | $147,220 | $143,760 | $101,070 | $104,953 | 101 |
| Salisbury | $144,560 | $127,450 | $93,680 | $103,274 | 96 |
| Hagerstown | $121,120 | $108,530 | $83,230 | $88,452 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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