Jobs, pay and daily life in Baltimore, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Baltimore is a city in Maryland with 568,271 residents. The median household earns $64,778 a year and the median rent is $1,345 a month, which is 24.9% of the median household income. It is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 44,960 | 1.47 | $117,040 | $58,350 | $232,180 | +11% |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,920 | 1.17 | $34,800 | $31,200 | $45,980 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 30,930 | 1.05 | $99,550 | $77,600 | $125,020 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 29,780 | 2.00 | $49,220 | $35,920 | $65,510 | +4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 28,350 | 1.10 | $43,250 | $34,320 | $56,100 | +7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 26,880 | 0.72 | $37,640 | $31,390 | $46,360 | +5% |
| Cashiers | 22,300 | 0.83 | $33,760 | $31,200 | $38,390 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,090 | 0.63 | $33,090 | $31,200 | $36,150 | +6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,590 | 0.99 | $36,170 | $31,200 | $60,650 | +3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 19,050 | 0.99 | $36,460 | $31,640 | $48,240 | -1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,480 | 0.77 | $42,850 | $32,600 | $62,860 | -4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,180 | 0.69 | $38,630 | $31,870 | $49,080 | +3% |
| Software Developers | 16,850 | 1.14 | $138,900 | $87,290 | $223,550 | +2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 16,400 | 1.73 | $98,060 | $55,460 | $156,750 | +18% |
| Security Guards | 16,020 | 1.43 | $36,970 | $32,810 | $62,200 | -3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,580 | 0.87 | $59,460 | $43,580 | $78,770 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 15,070 | 1.20 | $75,590 | $47,480 | $103,860 | +9% |
| Project Management Specialists | 14,700 | 1.58 | $103,720 | $63,540 | $167,190 | +1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,580 | 1.07 | $42,770 | $35,180 | $47,940 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 13,550 | 1.07 | $85,160 | $59,170 | $146,650 | +2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,100 | 3.58 | $322,890 | $163,140 | $393,420 | +26% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 760 | 0.82 | $307,400 | $136,250 | $420,950 | +26% |
| Chief Executives | 1,970 | 1.11 | $268,030 | $156,010 | $486,310 | +25% |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,790 | 1.27 | $218,770 | $74,220 | $407,750 | -18% |
| Dentists, General | 880 | 0.81 | $172,110 | $62,090 | $254,820 | +1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,010 | 1.20 | $168,520 | $105,750 | $231,430 | -4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,350 | 1.22 | $167,350 | $107,790 | $220,950 | -2% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,220 | 2.06 | $166,980 | $99,450 | $249,340 | +24% |
| Veterinarians | 700 | 0.96 | $162,930 | $103,830 | $211,500 | +25% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,480 | 1.58 | $160,340 | $99,110 | $218,400 | +20% |
| Financial Managers | 9,990 | 1.36 | $157,990 | $86,240 | $293,390 | -5% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,070 | 3.28 | $156,750 | $101,400 | $197,050 | +12% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 740 | 1.11 | $156,750 | $81,200 | $204,360 | -3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 830 | 0.88 | $156,730 | $91,730 | $228,030 | -6% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,880 | 2.22 | $156,520 | $101,670 | $215,270 | +20% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,070 | 1.46 | $151,990 | $93,930 | $195,450 | +3% |
| Managers, All Other | 6,920 | 1.27 | $148,700 | $80,910 | $202,250 | +5% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,980 | 1.03 | $146,370 | $87,150 | $232,080 | -2% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,430 | 1.00 | $140,180 | $80,430 | $241,500 | -16% |
| Software Developers | 16,850 | 1.14 | $138,900 | $87,290 | $223,550 | +2% |
These figures are for the whole Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $59,070 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 30.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.4% |
| Public administration | 9.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.5% |
| Public transit | 9.7% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 20.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,778 |
| Income per person | $41,644 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,345 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.9% |
| Median home value | $247,400 |
| Homeowners | 48.4% |
| Poverty rate | 17.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 104.5 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $59,070 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 6.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 38.1% |
| Born abroad | 10.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.3% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.2 | 30 | 70 |
| Feb | -0.0 | 32 | 71 |
| Mar | 4.7 | 40 | 85 |
| Apr | 11.2 | 52 | 94 |
| May | 16.8 | 62 | 106 |
| Jun | 22.0 | 72 | 117 |
| Jul | 25.0 | 77 | 114 |
| Aug | 24.2 | 76 | 106 |
| Sep | 20.3 | 69 | 113 |
| Oct | 13.2 | 56 | 108 |
| Nov | 6.7 | 44 | 81 |
| Dec | 1.5 | 35 | 96 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | DC | 35 mi | 702,250 | $109,707 | $1,931 |
| Arlington | VA | 39 mi | 236,254 | $142,114 | $2,322 |
| Alexandria | VA | 42 mi | 156,976 | $119,681 | $2,089 |
| Philadelphia | PA | 93 mi | 1,573,916 | $60,521 | $1,500 |
| Allentown | PA | 108 mi | 125,976 | $55,494 | $1,317 |
| Richmond | VA | 131 mi | 229,359 | $64,587 | $1,372 |
| Newport News | VA | 154 mi | 184,216 | $69,634 | $1,339 |
| Hampton | VA | 157 mi | 137,557 | $69,621 | $1,427 |
| Elizabeth | NJ | 159 mi | 137,302 | $66,555 | $1,523 |
| Newark | NJ | 162 mi | 310,178 | $52,060 | $1,392 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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568,271 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,345 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.9% of the median household income.
$64,778 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.5% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Maryland. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.