salary$132,400 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$264,130per year
Jobs in the area7,520people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 20.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $132,400 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $85,620 and $264,130.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 20.8% of the median lawyer 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.