Nursing Assistants pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for nursing assistants is $20.79 an hour ($43,240 a year). About 27,720 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Maryland ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.34 | $36,060 |
| 25% of workers | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.79 | $43,240 |
| 75% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| 90% of workers | $23.72 | $49,330 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $44,270 | 620 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $42,770 | 13,580 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $41,870 | 970 |
| Salisbury | $38,740 | 830 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,790 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,410 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $74,660 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,100 |
| Paramedics | $66,660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,780 |
| Surgical Assistants | $58,130 |
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