MD · Baltimore · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Baltimore, MD

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Baltimore area is $62.98 per hour ($130,990 a year), with the typical range running from $48.37 to $82.79. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Baltimore. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Baltimore.

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Asst Nurse Manager, NICU

University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD

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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Clinical Manager RN- TCU

Mercy Medical Center · Baltimore, MD

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  • Mercy Full Time - Regular USD $88.87/Hr.
  • Req 15234
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

NURSING SUPERVISOR-RN

Mercy Medical Center · Baltimore, MD

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  • Stella Full Time - Regular USD $74.70/Hr
  • Req 16614
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Baltimore, MD

The metro median is 1% below the Maryland statewide median of $63.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 7,140 medical and health services managers employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.58$78,17034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.37$100,61015% below U.S. median
Median$62.98$130,99011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$82.79$172,20046% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Baltimore ranks

  • 38th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 68th of 333 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. 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 $62.98 median hour buys what $60.28 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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$2,267
  • Per year: $113,364
  • Per month: $9,447

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Baltimore

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Baltimore

CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, 4 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

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.

Primary care shortage areas in Baltimore city

HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Baltimore city (3 geographic, 10 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bowie, MD25 mi$65.62/hr58,421
Rockville, MD33 mi$65.62/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD33 mi$65.62/hr70,686
Washington, DC35 mi$65.62/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA42 mi$65.62/hr159,102
Frederick, MD44 mi$65.62/hr89,537

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Maryland · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maryland

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.

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

Maryland state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Baltimore

Baltimore city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Baltimore, MD?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $62.98 per hour, about $130,990 a year. The middle half earn between $48.37 and $82.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Baltimore a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 68th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships 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 manager & leadership?

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.

Is Baltimore in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Baltimore city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Baltimore?

The federal per diem benchmark in Baltimore is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Baltimore?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Adventist HealthRockville, MD · 3 postings$61.06/ hr$41–$72
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemBel Air, MD · 18 postings$58.77/ hr$40–$107
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157

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2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$59.75High$82

24 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Maryland, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 24 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Nursing ManagerPermanent
    $54.42–$81.64/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · La Plata, MD · posted today
  2. Nurse Manager, ICUPermanent
    $54.42–$81.64/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Largo, MD · posted today

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