Top Paying Jobs in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 219,150 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($581,510), Anesthesiologists ($418,010), Surgeons, All Other ($391,540). The cost of living index is 104.49 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,857/month.
$164K
Avg. median salary
104.49
Cost of living index
$1,857
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $167K | $80.46/hr |
| 22 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $167K | $80.28/hr |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $163K | $78.33/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $160K | $77.09/hr |
| 25 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $160K | $77/hr |
| 26 | Financial Managers | Management | $158K | $75.96/hr |
| 27 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $157K | $75.36/hr |
| 28 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $157K | $75.36/hr |
| 29 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $157K | $75.35/hr |
| 30 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $157K | $75.25/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Cost of living vs. national average+4.5% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,857/mo
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