Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Maryland?

The highest paying employer in Maryland for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs is Medical Solutions Direct Hire, paying up to $43/hr. This is 13% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Maryland.

Q: What cities in Maryland pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Andrews AFB is currently the highest paying city in Maryland for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Maryland. Other top paying cities include Prince Frederick, paying up to $53/hr, Bethesda, paying up to $53/hr, and Germantown, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$37.46/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Maryland is $37.46 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $34.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages

$37.46/hour

Maryland

7% higher than the US average.

$34.69/hour

United States

What cities in Maryland pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bethesda, Maryland	$40	$53
Silver Spring, Maryland	$40	$53
Olney, Maryland	$40	$53

How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Connecticut	$49	$49
North Carolina	$47	$58
Ohio	$36	$36
Virginia	$33	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Maryland?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$43	$43

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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