$89,871
Avg. Median Salary
+3% vs national
$186,530
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area has salary data for 56 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $89,871,
which is 3% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $186,530 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $31,200.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 42,480 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $186,530 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,130 | 7,380 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $155,270 | 9,530 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Analysts | $152,780 | 1,040 |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $148,190 | 3,620 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 42,480 | $103,740 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 30,060 | $47,050 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 29,030 | $97,140 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 22,820 | $36,700 |
| 5 | Janitors and Cleaners | 20,060 | $35,530 |
All Occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $186,530 | 1,090 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,130 | 7,380 |
| Financial Managers | $155,270 | 9,530 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $152,780 | 1,040 |
| Marketing Managers | $148,190 | 3,620 |
| Lawyers | $139,380 | 8,450 |
| Software Developers | $137,350 | 16,620 |
| Information Security Analysts | $136,050 | 4,370 |
| Pharmacists | $135,550 | 2,960 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,100 | 1,710 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $133,680 | 9,110 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $130,990 | 7,140 |
| Sales Managers | $129,210 | 4,070 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,040 | 3,670 |
| Data Scientists | $123,090 | 1,310 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $119,150 | 4,270 |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,470 | 2,340 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $106,880 | 2,910 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,920 | 6,090 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,830 | 2,680 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,740 | 42,480 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,440 | 2,220 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,530 | 1,820 |
| Financial Analysts | $98,220 | 3,080 |
| Registered Nurses | $97,140 | 29,030 |
| Medical Scientists | $94,040 | 2,050 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,670 | 12,810 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $79,990 | 30 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $76,490 | 8,770 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $76,130 | 4,020 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $74,880 | 16,020 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $74,530 | 2,690 |
| Loan Officers | $73,140 | 1,840 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $70,050 | 5,630 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $68,850 | 5,200 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $68,390 | 3,400 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $66,910 | 2,140 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,290 | 2,240 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $63,740 | 4,300 |
| Electricians | $63,060 | 8,050 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $62,660 | 5,470 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $62,000 | 2,910 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $58,970 | 1,960 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,800 | 12,370 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $56,680 | 6,510 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $52,720 | 8,990 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $47,050 | 30,060 |
| Construction Laborers | $46,120 | 9,850 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,820 | 8,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $41,150 | 19,580 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,700 | 22,820 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,690 | 8,640 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $35,530 | 20,060 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $35,450 | 14,210 |
| Childcare Workers | $34,440 | 3,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 19,600 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
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