Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$54.38/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Maryland is $54.38 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $44.00.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages
$54.38/hour
Maryland
19% higher than the US average.
$44.00/hour
United States
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Medical Surgical 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 Med Surg Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Virginia ($50) and New York ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Maryland average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $54 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Ohio | $41 | $42 |
| District of Columbia | $35 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Maryland?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($43). For comparison, the Maryland average for Medical Surgical 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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Medical Surgical RN
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Berlin, MD
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$35-55/hour
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Salisbury, MD
- 3x12 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$33-52/hour
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