Economists Salary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 110 employed
Annual Mean
$147,800
$71.06/hr
Annual Median
$152,730
$73.43/hr
Bottom 10%
$80,630
$38.76/hr
Top 10%
$195,190
$93.84/hr
Location vs National Average
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$147,800
Difference
+4.0% vs US avg
US National
$142,130
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $80,630 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $109,200 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $152,730 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $175,720 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $195,190 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$81K
25th
$109K
Median
$153K
75th
$176K
90th
$195K
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has a relatively small Economists workforce (approximately 110 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, Economists salaries range from $80,630 at the 10th percentile to $195,190 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $114,560 (75% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.