Top jobs in Baltimore: pay, growth, and openings for 800+ careers
Real numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed automatically. See which jobs are growing, what they pay in Baltimore, and what education you need to start.
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How to read the labor department numbers on this page — and how to use them to pick your next career.
What are the fastest-growing jobs right now?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest-growing careers include nurse practitioners, wind turbine technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, data scientists, and information security analysts. The list above shows every occupation sorted by ten-year growth rate, using the latest federal projections.
What jobs have the most openings each year?
The jobs with the most annual openings are usually large occupations with high turnover — home health aides, retail, food service, and registered nurses near the top. Sort the list by 'Most openings' to see which careers hire the most people every year, nationally and in your region.
Where does this salary data come from?
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — the federal government's official source for employment and wage data. National figures come from the BLS employment projections, and regional pay comes from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The data refreshes automatically on a regular schedule.
What jobs pay well without a college degree?
Many careers pay above the national median without a four-year degree: electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, dental hygienists, and IT support specialists among them. Use the education filter above to show only careers that need a certificate, associate degree, or apprenticeship, then sort by pay.
How do I pick between two careers?
Compare them on four numbers: median pay, ten-year growth, annual openings, and the education each requires. A career with slightly lower pay but much faster growth and more openings is often the safer bet. Careerpath365's career plan feature weighs these factors against your own skills, schedule, and goals.
How often is this job data updated?
The occupation and projection data refreshes automatically every quarter, and regional wage data updates as the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases new figures. The 'last updated' date on the page shows when the data was last refreshed.