How much does an area make in Baltimore?
$83,910a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $40.34 an hour or $6,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.34
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,110Median: $83,910Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,110 | $25.53 | |
| 25th | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| Median | $83,910 | $40.34 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.42 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Washington, DC | $101,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $140,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Atmospheric | $107,500 |
| Business Teacher | $107,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $105,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $102,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $40.34 ($83,910 a year).
Do areas make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $83,910 against $85,020 nationally, 1% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $91,330, so Baltimore pays 8% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for area pay?
22 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.