salary$131,990 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,770per year
Jobs in the area3,800people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Baltimore?
Cheap. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 14.7% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $131,990 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $102,060 and $168,770.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 14.7% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.