Registered Nurses pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for registered nurses is $47.98 an hour ($99,790 a year). About 52,910 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Maryland ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.91 | $76,780 |
| 25% of workers | $40.26 | $83,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.98 | $99,790 |
| 75% of workers | $51.61 | $107,340 |
| 90% of workers | $59.99 | $124,790 |
Registered Nurses pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $99,550 | 30,930 |
| Salisbury | $94,880 | 1,620 |
| Lexington Park | $94,780 | 930 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $92,770 | 2,240 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $43,240 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $74,660 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,100 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,560 |
| Paramedics | $66,660 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $285,730 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $223,140 |
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