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Registered Nurse Salary in Maryland (2026)
$47.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,504/year ($6,209/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 52,910 Registered Nurse jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Registered Nurse salary of $99,790 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 $74,504 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $99,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,124 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,634 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,528 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,504 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Maryland?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Maryland is $99,790 per year ($47.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,740 and $107,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $99,790, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $74,504 per year ($6,209 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 52,910 Registered Nurse 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.