Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $43,240 | $41,878 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $20.79 | $20.13 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $41,181.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Maryland is $43,240, or about $20.79 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Maryland is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 27,720 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $43,240, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.