Nurse Practitioner Salary in Maryland: $131,110 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Maryland earn a median of $131,110 per year — $63.03 an hour — $1,190 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #27 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Maryland NPs earn between $99,920 and $169,330. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Maryland NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Maryland NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Maryland
The median NP in Maryland out-earns the median RN by $31,320 per year (31%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Maryland With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Maryland | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,110 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.03/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,920 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $147,140 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $169,330 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 6,710 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Maryland’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Maryland?
NPs in Maryland earn a median of $131,110 per year — $63.03 per hour — $1,190 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Maryland #27 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Maryland?
The median NP in Maryland earns $131,110 versus $99,790 for the median RN — a difference of $31,320 per year (31%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Maryland?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Maryland, the 10th percentile is $99,920 and the 25th percentile is $119,660. Most NPs move toward the $131,110 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Maryland?
6,710 nurse practitioners are employed in Maryland per the BLS May 2025 estimates.