How much does a transportation worker make in Baltimore?
$43,610a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $20.97 an hour or $3,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.97
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $43,610Highest 10%: $76,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,770 | $15.27 | |
| Median | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| 75th | $57,370 | $27.58 | |
| 90th | $76,180 | $36.63 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Washington, DC | $49,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $28,250 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $129,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,500 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $99,840 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $87,950 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $84,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $75,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,460 |
| Traffic Technician | $58,820 |
| Bus Driver | $57,850 |
| Bus Driver | $57,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $20.97 ($43,610 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $43,610 against $45,650 nationally, 4% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $42,190, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for transportation worker pay?
25 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,180 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.