How much does a manager make in Baltimore?
$148,700a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $71.49 an hour or $12,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 6,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,910Median: $148,700Highest 10%: $202,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 25th | $114,000 | $54.82 | |
| Median | $148,700 | $71.49 | |
| 75th | $175,700 | $84.48 | |
| 90th | $202,300 | $97.24 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Washington, DC | $171,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $160,600 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $143,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,800 |
| Salisbury, MD | $114,900 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $268,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $167,400 |
| Financial Manager | $158,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $156,700 |
| Purchasing Manager | $152,000 |
| Human Resources Manager | $146,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $140,200 |
| Public Relations Manager | $138,700 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $71.49 ($148,700 a year).
Do managers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $148,700 against $141,900 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $159,000, so Baltimore pays 7% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for manager pay?
45 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,300 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.