salary$42,850 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,860per year
Jobs in the area17,480people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 64.2% of the median customer service representative 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 customer service representative make in Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $42,850 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $32,600 and $62,860.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 64.2% of the median customer service representative 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.