What RNs earn in Baltimore
Registered nurses in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro earn a median of $99,550 a year, 2% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $83,690 and $108,030, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Baltimore ranks #24 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $83,690 – $108,030 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $121,690 – $146,860 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $217,620 | $191,640 – $267,820 |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,910 | $130,700 – $145,040 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Baltimore nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,857 a month in Baltimore, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 30,930 RNs work in this metro, the #19 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 360 healthcare employers in Baltimore, Columbia and Towson, including 209 behavioral health facilities, 50 long-term care facilities, 39 outpatient surgery centers and 38 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Baltimore
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How much do registered nurses make in Baltimore?
The median RN salary in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro is $99,550 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $83,690 and $108,030.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Baltimore?
Nurse practitioners in the Baltimore metro earn a median of $131,990 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Baltimore?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,857 a month in Baltimore, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Baltimore?
Hospitals in the Baltimore area include Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of MD St Joseph Medical Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Baltimore?
Browse current Maryland openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Baltimore can find you, and compare pay using the Maryland salary guide.