Nurse Practitioners Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $117,520 -9% vs national
Median hourly $56.50
10th percentile $83,090
90th percentile $158,650
Employed locally 280
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,090
    25th
    $100,960
    50th (median)
    $117,520
    75th
    $132,600
    90th
    $158,650

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160
    Physical Therapists $102,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Maryland is $56.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.52 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Maryland is 9% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Maryland?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $83,090 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,960.