Nurse Practitioner Salary in Baltimore, MD
Nurse Practitioners in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area earn a median $131,990 a year — 0% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $95,511 take-home, or $7,959 a month.
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- Federal income tax$20,412
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,183
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,914
- Maryland income tax$5,971
- Take-home pay$95,511
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.25% state
Living in Baltimore City? City residents also pay Baltimore City’s city income tax — about $4,014 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $91,496 ($7,625 a month). Choose “Baltimore City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Baltimore, MD
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $102,060 | $49.07 | $76,145 | $6,345 |
| 25th percentile | $121,690 | $58.50 | $88,984 | $7,415 |
| Median (50th) | $131,990 | $63.46 | $95,511 | $7,959 |
| 75th percentile | $146,860 | $70.61 | $104,894 | $8,741 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,770 | $81.14 | $118,688 | $9,891 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Maryland resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $131,990 buys in Baltimore, MD
Prices in Baltimore, MD are 4.5% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.18× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nurse practitioner's $95,511 take-home pay has the buying power of $91,409 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Baltimore, MD has 1.4× the national concentration of nurse practitioner jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for nurse practitioners, adjusted for cost of living
Baltimore, MD ranks #21 of 24 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 | $143,890 | $124,458 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $134,560 | $103,238 | $104,673 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $130,800 | $97,853 | $104,184 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $130,760 | $95,432 | $103,122 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $163,340 | $114,312 | $101,554 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 | $96,476 | $101,159 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $130,460 | $96,616 | $100,962 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $131,580 | $95,954 | $100,911 |
| 21 | Baltimore, MD | $131,990 | $95,511 | $91,409 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 24 metros →
About the job: nurse practitioners
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +41.0% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Baltimore, MD?
The median nurse practitioner salary in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $131,990 a year, or about $63.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $121,690 and $146,860.
What is a nurse practitioner’s take-home pay in Baltimore, MD?
On the median $131,990 salary, a single filer living in Maryland takes home about $95,511 a year ($7,959 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,971 in Maryland taxes in 2026.
Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a nurse practitioner?
Pay here is 0% below the national median of $132,300. Local prices are 4.5% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $91,409 would in a typical U.S. city. Baltimore, MD ranks #21 of 24 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nurse practitioner afford rent in Baltimore, MD?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Baltimore, MD is $1,511 a month ($1,857 for two bedrooms) — 19% of a median nurse practitioner’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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