Baltimore, MD · City

Nurse salary in Baltimore

Registered nurses in the Baltimore, MD area earn about $99,550 a year ($47.86/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average. City figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Baltimore, MD

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$99,550

Near national

Hourly

$47.86/hr

Median $99,550

$77,600Middle 50%: $83,690–$108,030$125,020

Typical range: $83,690–$108,030; What most nurses earn
High end: $125,020; Top earners
Entry level: $77,600; Newer nurses

Part of Maryland. See statewide nurse pay and other metros.

Nurse roles in Baltimore

Estimated median pay by role.

Role	Median	Source
Registered Nurse	$99,550	Verified public wage data
Licensed Practical Nurse	$74,860	Verified public wage data
Nurse Practitioner	$131,990	Verified public wage data
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$217,620	Verified public wage data
Travel Nurse	$124,440	Specialty estimate
ICU Nurse	$111,500	Specialty estimate
Nurse Manager	$129,420	Specialty estimate
Nursing Assistant (CNA)	$42,770	Verified public wage data

Compare all nursing roles

All nurse roles in Baltimore

Estimated pay for every nurse type in the Baltimore, MD area — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$217,620 Certified Nurse Midwife$135,910 Nurse Practitioner$131,990 Nurse Manager$129,420 Travel Nurse$124,440 Flight Nurse$114,480 ICU Nurse$111,500 ER Nurse$109,510 NICU Nurse$109,510 Cath Lab Nurse$109,510 Operating Room Nurse$107,510 Nurse Informaticist$107,510 Charge Nurse$106,520 Labor & Delivery Nurse$105,520 PACU Nurse$105,520 Transplant Nurse$105,520 Trauma Nurse$105,520 Oncology Nurse$104,530 Case Management Nurse$104,530 Endoscopy Nurse$104,530 Cardiac Nurse$103,530 Neuroscience Nurse$103,530 Psychiatric Nurse$102,540 Telemetry Nurse$102,540 Pediatric Nurse$101,540 Correctional Nurse$101,540 Orthopedic Nurse$101,540 Gastroenterology Nurse$101,540 Registered Nurse$99,550 Med-Surg Nurse$99,550 Dialysis Nurse$99,550 Wound Care Nurse$99,550 Infusion Nurse$99,550 Occupational Health Nurse$99,550 Aesthetic Nurse$99,550 Rehabilitation Nurse$99,550 Urology Nurse$99,550 Hospice Nurse$98,550 Home Health Nurse$97,560 Ambulatory Care Nurse$97,560 Telehealth Nurse$96,560 Clinic Nurse$92,580 Public Health Nurse$91,590 School Nurse$89,600 Licensed Practical Nurse$74,860 Licensed Vocational Nurse$74,860 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$42,770

What affects nurse pay in Baltimore

Major Mid-Atlantic healthcare hub. Beyond that, local nurse pay reflects the cost of living, the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Estimate your own with the calculator.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Baltimore, MD in official U.S. government wage data — about 2% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Baltimore, MD, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,600 and the highest-paid 10% about $125,020. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this metro figure

It’s the median actually reported for Baltimore — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Baltimore make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)

Baltimore, MD figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.