How much does a physician make in Baltimore?
$218,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $105.18 an hour or $18,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $105.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 275 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,220Median: $218,800Highest 10%: $407,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,220 | $35.68 | |
| 25th | $144,900 | $69.66 | |
| Median | $218,800 | $105.18 | |
| 75th | $366,100 | $175.99 | |
| 90th | $407,800 | $196.03 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Salisbury, MD | $403,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $292,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $245,800 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $218,300 |
| Washington, DC | $208,700 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $105.18 ($218,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $218,800 against $265,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $212,100, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for physician pay?
275 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $407,800 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.