How much does a registered nurse make in Maryland?
$99,790a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Maryland. That is $47.98 an hour or $8,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.98
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,780Median: $99,790Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,780 | $36.91 | |
| 25th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| Median | $99,790 | $47.98 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.61 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $102,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
| Baltimore, MD | $99,550 |
| Salisbury, MD | $94,880 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $94,780 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $92,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 12. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $100,600 |
| 14. Colorado | $100,300 |
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $99,700 |
| 17. Delaware | $99,520 |
| 18. Arizona | $99,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $47.98 ($99,790 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $99,790 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for registered nurse pay?
Maryland ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays registered nurses the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $102,700 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.