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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Highest paying careers in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $139K | $66.73/hr |
| 42 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $139K | $66.66/hr |
| 43 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $138K | $66.43/hr |
| 44 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.4/hr |
| 45 | Hydrologists | Science | $138K | $66.36/hr |
| 46 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 47 | Sales Managers | Management | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 48 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $136K | $65.19/hr |
| 49 | Data Scientists | Technology | $134K | $64.58/hr |
| 50 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $134K | N/A |
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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