Average Nurse Manager Salary

$56.46/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Maryland is $56.46 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.55.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages

$56.46/hour

Maryland

9% higher than the US average.

$51.55/hour

United States

What cities in Maryland pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Nurse Managers is $56 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 5% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Gaithersburg, Maryland$60$60
Bethesda, Maryland$40$53
Germantown, Maryland$40$53
Silver Spring, Maryland$40$53
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Maryland compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($53) and Pennsylvania ($52). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Maryland average for Nurse Managers is $56 per hour — Virginia pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$58$62
Connecticut$53$55
Pennsylvania$52$55
West Virginia$45$47
Ohio$44$51
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Maryland?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Maryland average for Nurse Managers is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$60

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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