salary$65,590 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$113,090per year
Jobs in the area6,930people work this job
Can a electrician afford Baltimore?
OK. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 29.6% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a electrician in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $65,590 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $45,390 and $113,090.
Can a electrician afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 29.6% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.