Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Baltimore
646 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Baltimore belongs to Radiologists, at $581,510 per year. The lowest published median is $32,070.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $581,510 | — | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $418,010 | — | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $391,540 | 220 | |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $361,040 | — | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $344,170 | 240 | |
| 6 | Cardiologists | $337,230 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $322,890 | 2,100 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $318,110 | 240 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $307,400 | 760 | |
| 10 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $304,220 | 90 | |
| 11 | Physicians, Pathologists | $288,900 | 40 | |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $268,030 | 1,970 | |
| 13 | Neurologists | $234,970 | 30 | |
| 14 | Podiatrists | $227,140 | 110 | |
| 15 | Physicians, All Other | $218,770 | 3,790 | |
| 16 | Nurse Anesthetists | $217,620 | 420 | |
| 17 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $210,490 | 130 | |
| 18 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $191,320 | 90 | |
| 19 | Dentists, General | $172,110 | 880 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,520 | 7,010 | |
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,350 | 2,350 | |
| 22 | Aerospace Engineers | $166,980 | 1,220 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $162,930 | 700 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $160,340 | 2,480 | |
| 25 | Pediatricians, General | $160,160 | 420 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $32,070 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,090 | 21,090 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $33,190 | 60 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,200 | 2,940 |
| Dishwashers | $33,280 | 4,770 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,290 | 5,440 |
| Passenger Attendants | $33,350 | 710 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $33,420 | — |
| Parking Attendants | $33,480 | 820 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,700 | 680 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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