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Product Manager Salary in Baltimore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$172,526/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $137,193 – $216,959

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Product Managers in Baltimore typically earn $137K–$217K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $173K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $267K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Product Manager Salary Analysis β€” Baltimore

Product Managers in Baltimore earn a median salary of $173K, which is 25% above the national median of $138K. Strong regional demand for product managers contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Baltimore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Baltimore's cost of living is 10% above the US average. Your $173K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $157K in a city with average US living costs.

$173K
Nominal salary
+10%
CoL vs US avg
$157K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Baltimore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$111,572

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$137,193

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$172,526

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$216,959

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$266,781

Staff / principal / lead

+9%
vs US avg
+20%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 14, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$173K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’26%
Take-home$128K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$128K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$67K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
54/100
Moderate
Job demand growth+20%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $173K a good salary for Product Manager in Baltimore?

Based on BLS data for 172,526 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $112KΒ·Median: $173KΒ·Top 10%: $267K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $173K for Product Managers in Baltimore

+9%
MD market level
MD pays 9% above the global baseline for this profession.
+10%
Baltimore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+5%
High demand for Product Managers
20% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Product Manager Salary by Experience Level in Baltimore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$117,318$9,777$56
Junior22 yrs$144,922$12,077$70
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$163,325$13,610$79
Senior66 yrs$189,088$15,757$91
Staff1010 yrs$255,338$21,278$123
Principal1414 yrs$320,208$26,684$154
Distinguished1818 yrs$336,426$28,036$162

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Product Manager

Estimated premium above the Baltimore median based on market demand

Product Strategy+9% β‰ˆ +$16K/yr
Roadmapping+6% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Agile+3% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Data Analysis+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Stakeholder Management+6% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$48K/yr
Highest single skill
Product Strategy +9%
Product Strategy+9% Β· +$16K/yr
Roadmapping+6% Β· +$10K/yr
Agile+3% Β· +$5K/yr
Data Analysis+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Stakeholder Management+6% Β· +$10K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Product Manager Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

C54/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+20%/yr
AI Displacement Risk34% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+2.2%/yr
Moderate: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookFaster than average
+10%
Growth 2022–2032
+38K
New jobs projected
$180K
In 2 yrs
$192K
In 5 yrs
$214K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Product Manager

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$267K–$297K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$172,526
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$28,467
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$43,132
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$37,956
Total Comp (mid)
$282,081

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Product Managers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Product Manager Salaries by City

How Baltimore, MD stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Baltimore, MD (current)$172,526$216,959++9%
New York, NY$235,440$296,076++48%
San Francisco, CA$261,863$329,304++65%
Seattle, WA$229,199$288,228++44%
Austin, TX$182,726$229,786++15%
Boston, MA$225,344$283,380++42%
Chicago, IL$187,437$235,710++18%
Los Angeles, CA$214,919$270,270++35%
Denver, CO$178,539$224,521++12%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Product Manager?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Bachelor's in any field; MBA common for senior roles Β· Ranked by income potential

Key tasks for this role
Define product roadmapWrite user storiesPrioritise feature backlogAlign engineering and design teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Product Manager salary in Baltimore, MD?

The median Product Manager salary in Baltimore, MD is $173K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $217K+ per year.

What is a good Product Manager salary in Baltimore, MD?

The 75th percentile ($217K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($173K) is above-average for this role in Baltimore, MD.

How much does a Product Manager earn per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Based on the median annual salary of $173K, a Product Manager in Baltimore, MD earns approximately $83/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$104/hr.

Is Baltimore, MD a good market for Product Managers?

Baltimore, MD pays 9% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Product Managers is growing 20% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Product Manager salary in Baltimore, MD?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($217K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Baltimore figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Baltimore, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Product Manager Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+7.1%/yr
2019
$110K
2020
$116K
+5%
2021
$126K
+9%
2022
$139K
+10%
2023
$148K
+7%
2024
$155K
+5%
2019 median
$110K
2024 median
$155K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$146K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Product Manager

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$124K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$152K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$173K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$214K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$228K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$245K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Baltimore benchmarks
$173K
Market median
$217K
P75 target
$267K
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P50
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P90
$267K
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