Industry Profiles and Statistics

Baltimore County's dynamic economy is driven by national leaders and regional businesses that span every major industry sector. The following six targeted industries drive 67 percent of the County’s employment and will account for 90 percent of the County’s job growth through 2029.

  1. Transportation, Logistics, and Wholesale Trade
  2. Health Care and Life Sciences
  3. Information and Cybersecurity
  4. Aviation, Defense, and the Federal Economy
  5. Manufacturing
  6. Financial Services, Professional Services, and Real Estate

Economic Reports

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent economic conditions in Baltimore County, offering key insights into the county's economic health and trends. If you have any questions related to the data presented, we encourage you to email econstats@baltimorecountymd.gov.

2025

STATISTICS

2024 Top Employers (Public & Private)

RankingCompany NameIndustryEmployees
1Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS)Government15,778
2U.S. Social Security AdministrationGovernment11,879
3Amazon.comE-Commerce / Logistics9,000
4Baltimore County GovernmentGovernment7,580
5University System of MarylandUniversity/College5,698
6Medstar Franklin Square HospitalHospital4,747
7Center for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesHospital4,282
8Greater Baltimore Medical CenterHospital3,289
9BD Life Science, Diagnostic SystemsMicrobiology & Medical, Diagnostic Equipment2,950
10Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)University/College2,444
11University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical CenterUniversity/College2,366
12Sheppard Pratt Health SystemHospital2,250
13T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Financial Services & Investments2,183
14McCormick & Company, Inc.Spices and Food Flavorings2,093
15Centric Business Systems, Inc.Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers1,964