How much does a lawyer make in Baltimore?
$132,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $63.65 an hour or $11,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.65
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 7,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,620Median: $132,400Highest 10%: $264,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,620 | $41.16 | |
| 25th | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| Median | $132,400 | $63.65 | |
| 75th | $174,100 | $83.71 | |
| 90th | $264,100 | $126.99 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Washington, DC | $195,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $143,800 |
| Salisbury, MD | $127,500 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $108,500 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $191,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,900 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $65,640 |
| Title Examiner | $53,350 |
| Arbitrator | $49,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $63.65 ($132,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $132,400 against $159,700 nationally, 17% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $139,100, so Baltimore pays 5% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for lawyer pay?
97 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $264,100 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.