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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Database Architects | Technology | $133K | $63.92/hr |
| 52 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $133K | $63.76/hr |
| 53 | Lawyers | Legal | $132K | $63.66/hr |
| 54 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.46/hr |
| 55 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $132K | N/A |
| 56 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $131K | $62.95/hr |
| 57 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 58 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $130K | N/A |
| 59 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 60 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $129K | $61.92/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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