Median DOL Salary
$87,090
Total DOL Filings
937
Companies Hiring
280
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Towson, MD$87,090
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Towson, MD is 43% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Towson
Highest-Paying Occupations in Towson
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,840 | -8.7% | 17 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | -11.2% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,640 | -34.7% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $82,500 | -33.7% | 30 |
| Occupational Therapists | $81,120 | -20.4% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,000 | -28.4% | 19 |
| Management Analysts | $76,420 | -37.3% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | -31.5% | 11 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,800 | -30.2% | 8 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,070 | -35.9% | 9 |
| Lawyers | $67,600 | -52.9% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $67,000 | -53.8% | 10 |
| Civil Engineers | $61,450 | -38.8% | 12 |
| Logisticians | $61,300 | -39.9% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,000 | -29.3% | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,000 | -20.3% | 6 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $42,500 | -40.8% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Maryland
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Maryland.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,490 | N/A |
| Physicians, All Other | $209,370 | 9,800 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,160 | 510 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $199,990 | 160 |
| Podiatrists | $194,670 | N/A |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $190,370 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $189,330 | 2,190 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,320 | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,570 | 15,120 |
| Ship Engineers | $170,630 | 100 |
Salary Trend in Towson, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Towson, MD has a cost of living index of 116.5, which is 16.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $85,837 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,840 | $80,549 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | $74,678 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,640 | $71,794 |
| Electrical Engineers | $82,500 | $70,815 |
| Occupational Therapists | $81,120 | $69,631 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.