salary$85,160 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$146,650per year
Jobs in the area13,550people work this job
Can a accountant afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 32.3% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a accountant in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $85,160 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $59,170 and $146,650.
Can a accountant afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 32.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.