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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.27/hr |
| 82 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $117K | $56.11/hr |
| 83 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $117K | $56.08/hr |
| 84 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $116K | $55.83/hr |
| 85 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $116K | $55.75/hr |
| 86 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $115K | $55.18/hr |
| 87 | School Psychologists | Science | $115K | $55.06/hr |
| 88 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $114K | $54.78/hr |
| 89 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $114K | $54.75/hr |
| 90 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $112K | $53.8/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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