How much does a child make in Baltimore?
$74,960a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.04 an hour or $6,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.04
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $74,960Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $55,230 | $26.55 | |
| Median | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 75th | $90,810 | $43.66 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.36 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Salisbury, MD | $81,520 |
| Washington, DC | $75,550 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $69,700 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $64,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,720 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,960 |
| Educational | $74,740 |
| Social Worker | $72,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,900 |
| Clergy | $59,700 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,750 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.04 ($74,960 a year).
Do childs make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $74,960 against $59,550 nationally, 26% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $76,390, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for child pay?
24 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.