Lawyers Salary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 7,520 employed

Annual Mean

$154,190

$74.13/hr

Annual Median

$132,400

$63.66/hr

Bottom 10%

$85,620

$41.16/hr

Top 10%

$264,130

$126.98/hr

Location vs National Average

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

$154,190

Difference

-17.0% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$85,620	$41.16/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$101,920	$49.00/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$132,400	$63.66/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$174,120	$83.71/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$264,130	$126.98/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$86K

25th

$102K

Median

$132K

75th

$174K

90th

$264K

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 7,520), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, Lawyers salaries range from $85,620 at the 10th percentile to $264,130 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $178,510 (135% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.