Float Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland
Average Float Nurse Salary
$56.77/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Maryland is $56.77 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $42.22.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages
$56.77/hour
Maryland
26% higher than the US average.
$42.22/hour
United States
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Float Nurses?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Silver Spring, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Float Nurses is $57 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, Maryland | $60 | $60 |
| Bethesda, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and New York ($50). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Maryland average for Float Nurses is $57 per hour — Connecticut pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| Virginia | $53 | $56 |
| New York | $50 | $59 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Maryland?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($45) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($43). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Maryland average for Float Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $54 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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