Nurse Practitioner salary in Maryland
What nurse practitioners earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$131,110$63.03 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$119,660 – $147,140Top 10%: $169,330+
Jobs6,7101.17× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,700 | $65.24 | 6,590 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $134,840 | $64.83 | 4,050 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $131,990 | $63.46 | 3,800 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $126,240 | $60.69 | 360 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $126,450 | $60.79 | 210 |
| Salisbury, MD | $125,550 | $60.36 | 190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $127,460 | $61.28 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Texas · $131,670 Michigan · $131,450 Delaware · $131,040 Utah · $130,920 Illinois · $130,680 Maine · $130,260
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990 Physical Therapists · $106,890
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Maryland?
Nurse Practitioners in Maryland earned a median of $131,110 a year ($63.03 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $119,660 to $147,140.
Where in Maryland do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $135,700.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.