How Much Does an NP Make in Maryland in 2026?

A typical NP in Maryland earns about $63.03 per hour, or $131,110 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $10,926 a month. On a weekly basis, that comes to about $2,521. These figures describe a full-time nurse practitioner working in the state.

That is about 1% below the national typical pay of $132,300, placing Maryland 27th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Roughly 6,710 nurse practitioners work across the state, a workforce sizable enough to produce reliable local pay figures. The gap with the national figure is small, and Maryland's numbers track closely with broader pay trends in the field.

Entry-level nurse practitioner positions in Maryland typically offer around $48.04 an hour, or about $99,920 a year. Pay generally rises toward the state's typical figure of $131,110 within the first several years on the job. New NPs often start in primary care or outpatient settings before moving into higher-paying specialties or leadership roles. This early stretch reflects the licensing and clinical experience still being built.

Experienced NPs in Maryland often earn upwards of $70.74 an hour, or about $147,140 a year, once they reach the higher end of the pay scale. The top 10% of earners make over $169,330 a year. That leaves a spread of $69,410 between entry-level and top pay, driven mainly by years of experience, practice setting, and which city or metro area an NP works in.

Maryland NP pay rose from $97,660 in 2015 to $131,110 in 2025, a gain of $33,450 over the decade. That amounts to a 34% increase in typical pay over ten years. The rise was not perfectly steady: pay dipped in 2021 before climbing again through 2023 and settling at its current level in 2025.

Nationally, NP pay climbed 35% over the same ten years, putting Maryland's growth almost in step with the rest of the country. Pay for NPs in the state has moved up steadily overall, though yearly figures can shift with local hiring and staffing patterns. Someone starting a career in Maryland today is entering a field where pay has trended upward, though no future increase is guaranteed.

Alexandria posts the highest NP pay among Maryland-area metros, at $134,840 a year, about 3% above the state figure. The Baltimore, Columbia, and Towson metro area follows close behind at $131,990 a year, nearly matching the statewide figure. Lexington Park and Hagerstown pay somewhat less, in the $126,000 to $127,000 range.

Salisbury has the lowest NP pay among Maryland's listed metros, at $125,550 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying areas at $9,290. Alexandria also has the largest NP workforce among these areas, with 4,050 nurse practitioners. Each city figure reflects pay across its full metro area, and higher pay in places like Alexandria and Baltimore generally lines up with a higher cost of living.

Among neighboring states, the District of Columbia pays NPs slightly more than Maryland, at $135,880 a year, about 4% higher. Delaware runs almost even, at $131,040. Virginia and West Virginia both pay somewhat less, at $127,810 and $127,320, roughly 3% below Maryland's figure, while Pennsylvania sits just 1% lower at $130,140. Licensure often transfers or can be endorsed between neighboring states, so NPs weighing a move across state lines can typically carry their credentials with them.

Nurse practitioners in Maryland typically earn $131,110 a year, a figure that has climbed 34% over the past decade. Pay varies somewhat by city and experience level, with entry-level roles starting lower and top earners well above the state figure. Readers considering a move to Maryland can check the state's nursing licensing board for requirements, and review city-specific pages on this site for local pay figures.