Registered Nurses pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for registered nurses is $47.86 an hour ($99,550 a year). About 30,930 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is about the same as the Maryland median ($99,790).
Pay range for registered nurses in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.31 | $77,600 |
| 25% of workers | $40.24 | $83,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.86 | $99,550 |
| 75% of workers | $51.94 | $108,030 |
| 90% of workers | $60.11 | $125,020 |
Registered Nurses pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page) | $99,550 | 30,930 |
| Salisbury | $94,880 | 1,620 |
| Lexington Park | $94,780 | 930 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $92,770 | 2,240 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,770 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $74,860 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,990 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,330 |
| Physician Assistants | $138,790 |
| Paramedics | $66,330 |
| Pharmacists | $138,110 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,810 |
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