How much does a nursing assistant make in Maryland?
$43,240a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Maryland. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.79
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $43,240Highest 10%: $49,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| Median | $43,240 | $20.79 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $49,330 | $23.72 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,220 |
| Washington, DC | $45,730 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,270 |
| Baltimore, MD | $42,770 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $41,870 |
| Salisbury, MD | $38,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
| 21. Arizona | $44,780 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
| 25. Delaware | $42,030 |
| 26. Montana | $40,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $20.79 ($43,240 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $43,240 against $42,260 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for nursing assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays nursing assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,220 a year.
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.