Registered Nurses Salary in Maryland
Registered Nurses in Maryland earn a median of $99,790 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,910
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,780; the top 10% earn over $124,790. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Critical Care Nurses$99,790 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,660 median in Maryland
- Acute Care Nurses$99,790 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$140,120 median in Maryland
- Nurse Practitioners$131,110 median in Maryland
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$451,620 median in Maryland
Registered Nurses pay in Maryland
How much do registered nurses make in Maryland?
The median is $99,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,780 and the top 10% earn over $124,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.