How much does a nursing assistant make in Baltimore?
$42,770a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $20.56 an hour or $3,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.56
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 13,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,180Median: $42,770Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| 75th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,220 |
| Washington, DC | $45,730 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,270 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $41,870 |
| Salisbury, MD | $38,740 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $82,620 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $79,250 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,820 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,440 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,510 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,230 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $44,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $20.56 ($42,770 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $42,770 against $42,260 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $43,240, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for nursing assistant pay?
132 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.