Registered Nurses Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $88,510 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $68,780
90th percentile $103,710
Employed locally 2,060
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,780
    25th
    $76,390
    50th (median)
    $88,510
    75th
    $95,250
    90th
    $103,710

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,380
    Nurse Practitioners$117,520
    Pharmacists$132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians$45,160
    Physical Therapists$102,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Maryland is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.54 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Maryland is 5.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Maryland?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $68,780 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,390.