Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$55.61/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Maryland is $55.61 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $50.44.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages
$55.61/hour
Maryland
9% higher than the US average.
$50.44/hour
United States
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Nursing Home Nurses is $56 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 7% 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 Long Term Care Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and North Carolina ($52). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Maryland average for Nursing Home Nurses is $56 per hour — New Jersey pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Maryland?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Maryland average for Nursing Home Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $54 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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