Industries
222,198
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 120,979 work in education services and 89,765 in engineering and construction services.
West Side, Downtown
The job market inBaltimore
1.5 million people work in the Baltimore metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Largest employer
52,528
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. and The Johns Hopkins University are the next largest employers in Baltimore.
Bolton Hill, Baltimore
Growth
5,537
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 92 largest employers that grew. CAOA Montadora de Veiculos Ltda. grew fastest, up 111.6%.
Remington, Baltimore
Pay
$112,814
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Baltimore. The median across the US is $67,324.
Charles Village, Baltimore
In demand
6,767
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Baltimore. Postings for rehabilitation therapist are up 32.8% from a year ago.
East Baltimore, Baltimore
Job titles
41,009
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Baltimore. Account executive is growing fastest, up 4.9% in a year.
Fells Point, Baltimore
Hiring
112,200
job postings were active in Baltimore in June 2026
Up 12.2% from a year earlier.
Harbor Point, Baltimore
That's the job market in Baltimore.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Baltimore?
The largest employer in the Baltimore metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 52,528 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 1,471,835 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Baltimore metro grew 1.04% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Baltimore, MD-PA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Baltimore metro
1.47M
1,471,835 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.04%
across the Baltimore metro
Average salary
$88,317
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Baltimore?
Baltimore employers had 112,200 active job postings in June 2026, up 12.2% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Baltimore?
About 1,471,835 people work in the Baltimore metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Baltimore metro grew 1.04% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 222,198 jobs, followed by education services (120,979) and engineering and construction services (89,765). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 52,528 people in the Baltimore metro. CAOA Montadora de Veiculos Ltda. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +111.6%. Employers here had 112,200 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Baltimore, MD-PA
- State
- Maryland
- Workers in the metro
- 1,471,835
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.04%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Baltimore by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Baltimore metro, followed by The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. and The Johns Hopkins University.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 52,528 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. | 20,017 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 3 | The Johns Hopkins University | 18,137 | Education Services | ||
| 4 | State of Maryland | 17,358 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 5 | University of Maryland Medical System Corp. | 13,708 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 6 | Baltimore County Public Schools | 9,636 | Education Services | ||
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Corp. | 9,513 | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| 8 | University of Maryland | 7,988 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | MedStar Health, Inc. | 7,987 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 10 | Baltimore City Public School Systems | 7,214 | Education Services |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Baltimore metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Baltimore metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Baltimore in 2026
The largest industries in the Baltimore metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Baltimore metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 80,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 222,198 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
- Education services accounts for 32 of the metro's largest employers, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Baltimore, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Baltimore (2026)
CAOA Montadora de Veiculos Ltda. grew fastest, up +111.6%. 92 of the 200 largest employers in Baltimore added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Baltimore (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Baltimore (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Baltimore metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Baltimore, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Baltimore (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | 2,062 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Corp. | 1,619 |
| The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. | 1,517 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Baltimore (2026)
Share of the Baltimore metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Baltimore metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse41,009
- 2Social Worker31,124
- 3Teacher29,370
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Account Executive+4.9%
- 2Physician+3.5%
- 3Healthcare Management+3.5%
In-demand jobs in Baltimore
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Baltimore metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6,767 | -22.9% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 5,164 | +32.8% |
| Physician | 4,600 | +31.7% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Baltimore metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Baltimore job market: hiring trends (2026)
Baltimore employers had 112,200 active job postings in June 2026, up 12.2% from a year earlier.
112,200
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+12.2%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Baltimore metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Baltimore employers had 112,200 active postings in Jun 2026, up 12.2% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 99,993 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 144,020 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Baltimore employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Baltimore (2026)
Median salary by job function in Baltimore
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Baltimore, compared with any other metro.
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Baltimore companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Baltimore metro, with about 52,528 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Baltimore are Government of the United States of America, The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp., The Johns Hopkins University, State of Maryland, University of Maryland Medical System Corp., Baltimore County Public Schools, Northrop Grumman Corp., University of Maryland, MedStar Health, Inc. and Baltimore City Public School Systems, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 1,471,835 people work in the Baltimore metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (222,198 jobs), education services (120,979) and engineering and construction services (89,765).
Among the largest employers in the Baltimore metro, CAOA Montadora de Veiculos Ltda. (+111.6%), Brainfarma Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industry SA (+63.6%) and Oceaneering International, Inc. (+23.6%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Baltimore metro are registered nurse, rehabilitation therapist and physician, as of June 2026.
Baltimore employers had 112,200 active job postings in June 2026, up 12.2% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Baltimore.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/baltimore-md-job-market
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