Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$54.38/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Maryland is $54.38 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $50.06.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages
$54.38/hour
Maryland
8% higher than the US average.
$50.06/hour
United States
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $54 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, Maryland | $60 | $60 |
| Bethesda, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Germantown, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Virginia ($51) and Pennsylvania ($50). For comparison, the Maryland average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $54 per hour — Delaware pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $54 |
| New York | $50 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Ohio | $42 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Maryland?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($43). For comparison, the Maryland average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $54 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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