Financial Analyst salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$98,880/year
about $47.54 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $80,120 – $135,570
Half of financial analysts in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $98,880 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #22 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $63,770 | $30.66 |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 |
| Median (50th) | $98,880 | $47.54 |
| 75th | $135,570 | $65.18 |
| 90th (top earners) | $192,950 | $92.76 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $80,120 ($38.52/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $80,120 to $135,570 ($38.52 to $65.18/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $135,570 ($65.18/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.