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Nursing Assistant Salary in Maryland (2026)
$20.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,081/year ($2,923/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,720 Nursing Assistant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $43,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,081 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $43,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,308 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,842 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,081 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Maryland?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Maryland is $43,240 per year ($20.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,400 and $45,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $43,240, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $35,081 per year ($2,923 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 27,720 Nursing Assistant jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.