Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Columbia, MD
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$37.83/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Columbia, MD is $37.83 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Maryland average of $56.46.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Manager salaries in Columbia, MD compared to State and National Averages
$37.83/hour
Columbia, MD
34% lower than the US average.
$56.46/hour
Maryland
10% higher than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Rockville, Maryland
$40/hour
This is 6% higher than the Columbia average of $37.83.
Falls Church, Virginia
$40/hour
This is 6% higher than the Columbia average of $37.83.
Ashburn, Virginia
$60/hour
This is 37% higher than the Columbia average of $37.83.
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Columbia, MD average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 57% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, Maryland | $60 | $60 |
| Bethesda, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Germantown, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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