verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$131,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.03/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
6,710
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,915 #48 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Maryland, explained

Nurse practitioners in Maryland earn a median of $131,110 per year ($63.03 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $99,920, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $169,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $131,110 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $131,110 is worth about $124,915 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #48 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,920
$48.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,110
$63.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,330
$81.41/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $131,110 $124,915
District of Columbia $135,880 $123,639 −$4,770
Delaware $131,040 $131,292 +$70
Pennsylvania $130,140 $133,378 +$970
Virginia $127,810 $126,414 +$3,300
West Virginia $127,320 $142,262 +$3,790

Nurse Practitioner in Maryland: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Maryland?

Nurse practitioners in Maryland earn a median of $131,110 per year ($63.03 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Maryland pay nurse practitioners well?

At $131,110, Maryland pays 1% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 6,710 work in the state.

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