MD · Baltimore · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Baltimore, MD

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Baltimore area centers on $46.70 per hour, or about $97,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.25 and the upper quarter over $51.17. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. That ranks 82nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 108th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Baltimore.

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Clinical Informaticist

University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD

$40.61–$60.96/ hour
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Nurse Informaticist pay in Baltimore, MD

The metro median is in line with the Maryland statewide median of $46.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 29,030 registered nurses employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 21.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.45$75,82019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.25$81,64013% below U.S. median
Median$46.70$97,1404% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.17$106,43014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.88$122,47031% above U.S. median

How Baltimore ranks

  • 82nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 108th of 335 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Baltimore

  • Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.70 median hour buys what $44.69 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Baltimore paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,681
  • Per year: $84,060
  • Per month: $7,005

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Baltimore

CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Johns Hopkins Hospital, The
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Center Inc
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bowie, MD25 mi$48.94/hr58,421
Rockville, MD33 mi$48.94/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD33 mi$48.94/hr70,686
Washington, DC35 mi$48.94/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA42 mi$48.94/hr159,102
Frederick, MD44 mi$48.94/hr89,537

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Maryland

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Maryland state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Baltimore, MD?

Nurse Informaticists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $46.70 per hour, about $97,140 a year. The middle half earn between $39.25 and $51.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Baltimore a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 108th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse informaticists in Baltimore?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Baltimore. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baltimore.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a nurse informaticist?

Maryland is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maryland license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists in Baltimore?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Informaticist roles

  1. Clinical InformaticistPermanent
    $40.61–$60.96/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD · posted today

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