How much does a life make in Baltimore?
$63,560a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $30.56 an hour or $5,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.56
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,510Median: $63,560Highest 10%: $97,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| Median | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| 75th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $97,980 | $47.11 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Washington, DC | $80,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,840 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $58,720 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $30.56 ($63,560 a year).
Do lifes make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $63,560 against $62,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $68,390, so Baltimore pays 7% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for life pay?
57 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,980 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.