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Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.

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Prices in Baltimore, MD vs. the U.S. average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.

Rent in Baltimore, MD

HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.

Take-home pay in Baltimore, MD

Highest-paying jobs in Baltimore, MD

*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.

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Management Occupations

• Chief Executive — $239,200+
• Computer and Information Systems Manager — $168,520
• Architectural and Engineering Manager — $167,350
• Financial Manager — $157,990
• Natural Sciences Manager — $156,730
• Purchasing Manager — $151,990
• Managers, All Other — $148,700
• Human Resources Manager — $146,370
• Marketing Manager — $140,180
• Public Relations Manager — $138,650
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $131,880
• Education Administrators, All Other — $128,410
• Industrial Production Manager — $127,960
• Medical and Health Services Manager — $124,990
• Administrative Services Manager — $122,870
• Construction Manager — $121,490
• General and Operations Manager — $117,040
• Training and Development Manager — $114,770
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $103,540
• Facilities Manager — $103,350
• Social and Community Service Manager — $84,770
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $81,670
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — $59,490

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

• Management Analyst — $117,750
• Project Management Specialist — $103,720
• Logistician — $102,700
• Personal Financial Advisor — $98,970
• Financial and Investment Analyst — $98,880
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $98,700
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $98,060
• Budget Analyst — $96,150
• Insurance Underwriter — $93,510
• Accountant and Auditor — $85,160
• Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $84,590
• Human Resources Specialist — $82,380
• Fundraiser — $81,020
• Compliance Officer — $80,520
• Cost Estimator — $80,130
• Training and Development Specialist — $78,220
• Financial Specialists, All Other — $77,960
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — $76,000
• Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $74,620
• Loan Officer — $68,470
• Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — $65,140
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — $62,960
• Tax Preparer — $56,160

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

• Computer Network Architect — $160,340
• Computer and Information Research Scientist — $156,750
• Software Developer — $138,900
• Information Security Analyst — $138,170
• Computer Occupations, All Other — $135,600
• Data Scientist — $134,320
• Database Architect — $132,940
• Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $129,880
• Database Administrator — $123,730
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $122,950
• Computer Systems Analyst — $108,980
• Web Developer — $107,590
• Computer Programmer — $106,420
• Computer Network Support Specialist — $102,980
• Web and Digital Interface Designer — $96,760
• Operations Research Analyst — $94,440
• Computer User Support Specialist — $62,950

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

• Aerospace Engineer — $166,980
• Computer Hardware Engineer — $156,750
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $156,520
• Industrial Engineer — $119,990
• Mechanical Engineer — $116,700
• Electrical Engineer — $116,650
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $115,960
• Engineers, All Other — $113,880
• Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other — $107,140
• Civil Engineer — $100,500
• Environmental Engineer — $97,570
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician — $94,330
• Landscape Architect — $92,970
• Architectural and Civil Drafter — $75,810

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

• Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — $124,590
• Chemist — $118,880
• School Psychologist — $114,520
• Biological Scientists, All Other — $111,530
• Physical Scientists, All Other — $108,160
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $88,980
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — $83,720
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist — $83,440
• Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — $63,560

Community and Social Service Occupations

• Healthcare Social Worker — $75,720
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $74,960
• Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist — $74,960
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $74,740
• Social Workers, All Other — $72,860
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker — $70,360
• Health Education Specialist — $64,900
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $57,750
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — $57,080
• Community Health Worker — $49,720
• Social and Human Service Assistant — $48,420
• Counselors, All Other — $45,210
• Rehabilitation Counselor — $43,310

Legal Occupations

• Lawyer — $132,400
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $65,640

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

• Business Teachers, Postsecondary — $107,120
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $101,700
• Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $99,430
• Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — $95,070
• Instructional Coordinator — $92,600
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $85,590
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — $84,050
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — $83,640
• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — $83,500
• Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $83,090
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $81,140
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $80,990
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $79,710
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $79,360
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $78,350
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $76,400
• Special Education Teachers, All Other — $76,090
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $73,940
• Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — $59,830
• Tutor — $56,200
• Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — $50,050
• Self-Enrichment Teacher — $48,770
• Library Technician — $48,090
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $39,280
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $37,090
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,200

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

• Technical Writer — $102,140
• Producer and Director — $80,850
• Editor — $79,730
• Public Relations Specialist — $77,570
• Graphic Designer — $75,790
• Audio and Video Technician — $65,270
• Interior Designer — $63,080
• Coach and Scout — $48,440
• Photographer — $46,170
• Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer — $42,660

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

• General Internal Medicine Physician — $239,200+
• Family Medicine Physician — $239,200+
• Physicians, All Other — $218,770
• Dentists, General — $172,110
• Veterinarian — $162,930
• Physician Assistant — $138,790
• Pharmacist — $138,110
• Nurse Practitioner — $131,990
• Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other — $128,610
• Dental Hygienist — $116,130
• Physical Therapist — $105,810
• Occupational Therapist — $105,490
• Speech-Language Pathologist — $101,160
• Registered Nurse — $99,550
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $98,890
• Respiratory Therapist — $88,020
• Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician — $86,270
• Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $85,890
• Dietitian and Nutritionist — $75,970
• Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other — $75,000
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $74,860
• Surgical Technologist — $68,970
• Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar — $66,750
• Paramedic — $66,330
• Medical Records Specialist — $59,390
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $57,930
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician — $51,380
• Emergency Medical Technician — $48,330
• Opticians, Dispensing — $48,320
• Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $46,650
• Therapists, All Other — $46,540
• Pharmacy Technician — $45,230
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — $45,090

Healthcare Support Occupations

• Physical Therapist Assistant — $79,250
• Massage Therapist — $63,820
• Medical Equipment Preparer — $48,510
• Dental Assistant — $48,410
• Medical Assistant — $46,790
• Phlebotomist — $44,450
• Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker — $44,110
• Nursing Assistant — $42,770
• Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — $40,540
• Orderly — $37,760
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $37,640

Protective Service Occupations

• Detective and Criminal Investigator — $128,440
• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $124,660
• First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — $110,060
• First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers — $79,150
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $76,530
• Firefighter — $73,810
• Transportation Security Screener — $72,240
• Correctional Officer and Jailer — $64,250
• First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers — $60,770
• School Bus Monitor — $38,590
• Security Guard — $36,970
• Crossing Guard and Flagger — $35,850
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $34,080

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

• Chef and Head Cook — $59,290
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $39,310
• First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $38,760
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $37,540
• Cooks, Restaurant — $37,420
• Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — $37,390
• Bartender — $37,360
• Cooks, Short Order — $36,460
• Waiter and Waitress — $36,170
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $35,710
• Food Preparation Worker — $35,080
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $34,320
• Cooks, Fast Food — $33,290
• Dishwasher — $33,280
• Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,090

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $51,650
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $50,120
• Pest Control Worker — $45,780
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $39,620
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,460
• Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $34,710

Personal Care and Service Occupations

• Skincare Specialist — $58,930
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — $50,810
• First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $50,640
• Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $47,140
• Residential Advisor — $45,400
• Manicurist and Pedicurist — $37,590
• Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other — $37,430
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $36,370
• Recreation Worker — $35,780
• Animal Caretaker — $35,420
• Childcare Worker — $34,860
• Animal Trainer — $34,620
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — $33,700
• Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $33,200

Sales and Related Occupations

• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $88,220
• First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $83,510
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $73,080
• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $62,080
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,840
• Insurance Sales Agent — $58,300
• Real Estate Sales Agent — $51,390
• First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,760
• Parts Salesperson — $43,960
• Counter and Rental Clerk — $39,490
• Retail Salesperson — $34,800
• Cashier — $33,760

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

• Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $78,380
• First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $75,590
• Postal Service Clerk — $62,610
• Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $62,330
• Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
• Public Safety Telecommunicator — $61,080
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk — $60,330
• Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $59,930
• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $58,670
• Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — $58,470
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — $57,530
• Information and Record Clerks, All Other — $57,310
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — $57,160
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $57,100
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $53,570
• Billing and Posting Clerk — $52,940
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $50,820
• Procurement Clerk — $50,750
• Bill and Account Collector — $49,970
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $49,220
• Cargo and Freight Agent — $49,060
• Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $48,010
• Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $47,680
• Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — $47,450
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,440
• Office Clerks, General — $46,250
• Teller — $46,050
• File Clerk — $43,490
• Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service — $43,000
• Customer Service Representative — $42,850
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk — $40,750
• Data Entry Keyer — $38,340
• Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,600
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $35,180

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $36,900

Construction and Extraction Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $77,690
• Construction and Building Inspector — $73,840
• Electrician — $65,590
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $63,200
• Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — $63,200
• Carpenter — $62,380
• Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $60,740
• Sheet Metal Worker — $59,440
• Glazier — $58,980
• Brickmason and Blockmason — $58,000
• Roofer — $56,390
• Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $51,950
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $48,680
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $48,600
• Construction Laborer — $46,460
• Solar Photovoltaic Installer — $45,220
• Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — $42,950

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

• Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer — $107,170
• Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician — $100,940
• Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer — $88,850
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $82,690
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — $75,880
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $74,580
• Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $74,470
• Medical Equipment Repairer — $69,940
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $66,170
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $63,180
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer — $62,130
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery — $59,570
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — $59,420
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $57,630
• Automotive Body and Related Repairer — $55,820
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $52,100
• Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $48,520
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — $42,370

Production Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $77,970
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $61,920
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $60,750
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator — $60,640
• Machinist — $60,280
• Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $58,760
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $55,540
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $52,040
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $50,970
• Printing Press Operator — $48,260
• Butcher and Meat Cutter — $46,670
• Production Workers, All Other — $45,470
• Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $43,970
• Food Batchmaker — $43,160
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $42,320
• Helpers--Production Worker — $41,160
• Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender — $36,740
• Baker — $36,590
• Sewing Machine Operator — $35,860
• Food Processing Workers, All Other — $34,860
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $33,740

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $75,460
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,460
• Bus Drivers, School — $57,850
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — $57,800
• Light Truck Driver — $48,080
• Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector — $46,040
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $43,850
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $43,250
• Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $41,200
• Driver/Sales Worker — $40,700
• Stocker and Order Filler — $38,630
• Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant — $37,950
• Packers and Packagers, Hand — $35,820
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $35,780
• Parking Attendant — $33,480
• Passenger Attendant — $33,350

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