Registered Nurse salary in Maryland
What registered nurses earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,790$47.98 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$83,740 – $107,340Top 10%: $124,790+
Jobs52,9100.88× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse 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 | $101,180 | $48.64 | 73,790 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,710 | $49.38 | 46,830 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $99,550 | $47.86 | 30,930 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $85,700 | $41.20 | 2,300 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $92,770 | $44.60 | 2,240 |
| Salisbury, MD | $94,880 | $45.62 | 1,620 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $94,780 | $45.57 | 930 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Minnesota · $101,510 Rhode Island · $100,640 Colorado · $100,260 New Hampshire · $99,700 Delaware · $99,520 Arizona · $99,500
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
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 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 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 registered nurse make in Maryland?
Registered Nurses in Maryland earned a median of $99,790 a year ($47.98 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $83,740 to $107,340.
Where in Maryland do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $102,710.
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.