How much does an Acute RN make in Maryland? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acute RN in Maryland is $89,305 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.However, an Acute RN's salary can vary significantly. Hereâ€™s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,922Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,266 to $98,003Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,769

What are the main factors that influence an Acute RN's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Acute RN?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Acute RN roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Acute RN's salary?

An Acute RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,595 for beginners, reaching about $88,097 at mid-level, and approach $91,721 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Acute RN?

Acute RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acute RN roles are District of Columbia $95,896, California $95,532, Massachusetts $94,259. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Acute RN roles make?

Salaries for Acute RN level roles vary by specialization: Acute Care Surgeon: $399,363; NP - Acute Care: $118,101; Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care: $118,021; RN Acute Bedside: $117,593; RN Surgical Acute: $105,499.

Acute RN Salary in Maryland

How much does an Acute RN make in Maryland? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acute RN in Maryland is $89,305 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Acute RN's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,922
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,266 to $98,003
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,769

10% $77,769

50% (Median) $89,305

90% $105,922

Acute RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,003	$8,167	$1,885	$47
Average	$89,305	$7,442	$1,717	$43
25th Percentile	$83,266	$6,939	$1,601	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Acute RN Salaries

An Acute RN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acute RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acute RN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,595
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,768
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,097
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,479
Expert (over 8 years): $91,721

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Acute RN	less than 1 year	$85,595
Early Career Level Acute RN	1-2 years	$85,768
Mid-Level Level Acute RN	2-4 years	$88,097
Senior-Level Level Acute RN	5-8 years	$91,479
Expert Level Acute RN	over 8 years	$91,721

How Do Acute RN Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Acute RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,896.
California: $95,532.
Massachusetts: $94,259.

District of Columbia $95,896 California $95,532 Massachusetts $94,259 Washington $93,913 New Jersey $93,878 Alaska $93,757 Connecticut $92,561 New York $92,076

Hawaii $90,526 Rhode Island $89,798 Maryland $89,305 Minnesota $88,629 Colorado $88,369 Illinois $88,283 Oregon $87,954 Delaware $87,711

New Hampshire $87,559 Virginia $87,217 Pennsylvania $86,221 Nevada $85,719 North Dakota $85,555 Michigan $85,295 Wisconsin $85,199 Vermont $85,009

Texas $84,481 Maine $84,446 Arizona $84,394 Ohio $84,333 Georgia $83,537 Indiana $83,138 Wyoming $83,060 Utah $82,939

Iowa $82,887 Kansas $82,471 Louisiana $82,350 North Carolina $82,307 Missouri $82,289 Florida $81,952 Montana $81,770 Nebraska $81,596

Kentucky $81,501 South Carolina $81,155 Tennessee $80,938 Idaho $80,852 New Mexico $80,219 Oklahoma $80,081 Alabama $79,570 South Dakota $78,712

Arkansas $78,245 West Virginia $77,993 Mississippi $77,240

Top Paying Cities for Acute RN

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $91,953
Riverdale: $95,243
College Park: $95,134

Owings, MD $91,953

Riverdale, MD $95,243

College Park, MD $95,134

Fort Washington, MD $95,071

Oxon Hill, MD $95,346

Suitland, MD $95,316

District Heights, MD $95,268

Temple Hills, MD $95,317

Deale, MD $91,527

Dunkirk, MD $92,496

Fort George G Meade, MD $90,374

Friendship, MD $91,818

Fulton, MD $91,575

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $94,993

Savage, MD $90,508

Shady Side, MD $90,805

Galesville, MD $91,205

Greenbelt, MD $94,804

Glenn Dale, MD $93,757

Upper Marlboro, MD $93,848

Harwood, MD $91,556

Highland, MD $91,492

West River, MD $91,573

Tracys Landing, MD $91,638

Hyattsville, MD $95,320

Jessup, MD $90,064

Bethesda, MD $95,348

Glen Echo, MD $95,330

Chevy Chase, MD $95,337

Cabin John, MD $95,310

Olney, MD $93,164

Brookeville, MD $91,425

Poolesville, MD $92,230

Barnesville, MD $90,946

Beallsville, MD $91,113

Boyds, MD $91,810

Dickerson, MD $91,008

Rockville, MD $94,261

Potomac, MD $94,533

Derwood, MD $93,261

Sandy Spring, MD $92,717

Ashton, MD $92,513

Brinklow, MD $91,826

Burtonsville, MD $92,901

Montgomery Village, MD $92,140

Kensington, MD $95,258

Garrett Park, MD $95,145

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $94,398

Silver Spring, MD $95,202

Takoma Park, MD $95,327

Aberdeen, MD $87,317

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $87,299

Abingdon, MD $87,974

Gunpowder, MD $88,504

Arnold, MD $89,535

Baldwin, MD $88,338

Bel Air, MD $87,604

Belcamp, MD $87,731

Benson, MD $87,202

Boring, MD $87,395

Brooklandville, MD $89,198

Butler, MD $88,216

Chase, MD $88,912

Churchville, MD $86,949

Clarksville, MD $90,521

Cockeysville, MD $88,385

Hunt Valley, MD $88,756

Crownsville, MD $90,141

Darlington, MD $86,180

Davidsonville, MD $91,455

Dayton, MD $90,464

Edgewater, MD $90,618

Edgewood, MD $88,241

Ellicott City, MD $89,374

Columbia, MD $90,044

Fallston, MD $88,011

Finksburg, MD $88,041

Forest Hill, MD $87,127

Fork, MD $88,637

Fort Howard, MD $89,197

Freeland, MD $85,376

Gambrills, MD $90,481

Gibson Island, MD $89,246

Glen Arm, MD $88,964

Glen Burnie, MD $89,352

Glyndon, MD $88,497

Hampstead, MD $86,462

Elkridge, MD $89,449

Hanover, MD $89,501

Harmans, MD $89,496

Havre De Grace, MD $86,750

Hydes, MD $88,644

Jarrettsville, MD $86,837

Joppa, MD $88,466

Kingsville, MD $88,662

Lineboro, MD $85,159

Linthicum Heights, MD $89,365

Long Green, MD $88,818

Spencerville, MD $92,763

Clarksburg, MD $90,734

Damascus, MD $89,953

Germantown, MD $92,641

Annapolis, MD $90,227

Cumberland, MD $81,964

Accident, MD $81,827

Barton, MD $82,211

Bittinger, MD $82,057

Bloomington, MD $82,349

Corriganville, MD $81,442

Eckhart Mines, MD $81,893

Ellerslie, MD $81,546

Flintstone, MD $81,984

Friendsville, MD $81,803

Frostburg, MD $81,781

Grantsville, MD $81,784

Kitzmiller, MD $81,790

Lonaconing, MD $82,063

Luke, MD $82,355

Mc Henry, MD $81,835

Midland, MD $82,338

Midlothian, MD $81,792

Mount Savage, MD $81,418

Oakland, MD $81,597

Oldtown, MD $82,095

Pinto, MD $82,247

Rawlings, MD $82,273

Spring Gap, MD $82,195

Swanton, MD $81,996

Westernport, MD $82,352

Easton, MD $88,439

Barclay, MD $87,700

Bethlehem, MD $87,812

Betterton, MD $87,765

Bozman, MD $89,192

Cambridge, MD $87,817

Centreville, MD $88,531

Chester, MD $89,214

Chestertown, MD $88,175

Church Creek, MD $87,678

Church Hill, MD $88,057

Claiborne, MD $89,352

Cordova, MD $88,139

Crapo, MD $86,906

Crocheron, MD $86,279

Crumpton, MD $87,599

Denton, MD $87,679

East New Market, MD $87,467

Federalsburg, MD $87,450

Fishing Creek, MD $87,228

Galena, MD $87,363

Goldsboro, MD $87,510

Grasonville, MD $89,044

Greensboro, MD $87,527

Henderson, MD $87,607

Hillsboro, MD $88,202

Hurlock, MD $87,487

Ingleside, MD $87,770

Kennedyville, MD $87,519

Mcdaniel, MD $89,317

Madison, MD $88,361

Marydel, MD $87,366

Massey, MD $87,384

Millington, MD $87,508

Neavitt, MD $89,304

Newcomb, MD $88,688

Oxford, MD $88,250

Preston, MD $87,780

Price, MD $88,117

Queen Anne, MD $88,347

Queenstown, MD $88,850

Rhodesdale, MD $86,963

Ridgely, MD $87,872

Rock Hall, MD $88,713

Royal Oak, MD $88,524

Saint Michaels, MD $89,124

Secretary, MD $87,800

Sherwood, MD $89,849

Deal Island, MD $85,618

Eden, MD $85,787

Ewell, MD $85,351

Fruitland, MD $86,081

Girdletree, MD $85,155

Hebron, MD $86,001

Linkwood, MD $87,214

Manokin, MD $85,504

Mardela Springs, MD $86,310

Marion Station, MD $85,204

Nanticoke, MD $85,962

Newark, MD $85,605

Ocean City, MD $86,017

Parsonsburg, MD $85,845

Pittsville, MD $85,847

Pocomoke City, MD $85,315

Powellville, MD $85,804

Princess Anne, MD $85,725

Quantico, MD $85,832

Rehobeth, MD $85,179

Sharptown, MD $86,784

Showell, MD $85,846

Snow Hill, MD $85,542

Stockton, MD $85,030

Tyaskin, MD $85,749

Tylerton, MD $85,452

Upper Fairmount, MD $85,713

Vienna, MD $86,493

Westover, MD $85,503

Whaleyville, MD $85,801

Willards, MD $85,834

Delmar, MD $86,062

North East, MD $86,829

Perry Point, MD $86,703

Perryville, MD $86,671

Port Deposit, MD $86,457

Rising Sun, MD $86,174

Warwick, MD $87,344

Cecilton, MD $87,284

Charlestown, MD $86,817

Chesapeake City, MD $87,282

Childs, MD $87,166

Stevensville, MD $89,442

Colora, MD $86,097

Conowingo, MD $85,951

Earleville, MD $87,201

Elk Mills, MD $87,195

Elkton, MD $87,132

Georgetown, MD $87,266

Lutherville Timonium, MD $89,125

Abell, MD $88,238

Accokeek, MD $94,291

Aquasco, MD $91,958

Avenue, MD $88,379

Barstow, MD $90,860

Bel Alton, MD $91,310

Benedict, MD $91,248

Brandywine, MD $93,398

Broomes Island, MD $89,829

Bryans Road, MD $94,107

Bryantown, MD $92,405

Bushwood, MD $88,443

California, MD $88,368

Callaway, MD $87,751

Chaptico, MD $89,283

Charlotte Hall, MD $90,630

Cheltenham, MD $94,272

Clements, MD $89,284

Cobb Island, MD $88,483

Coltons Point, MD $88,067

Compton, MD $88,547

Dameron, MD $86,633

Dowell, MD $88,643

Drayden, MD $86,841

Faulkner, MD $90,822

Great Mills, MD $87,893

Helen, MD $90,118

Hollywood, MD $88,890

Hughesville, MD $91,789

Huntingtown, MD $91,412

Indian Head, MD $91,981

Ironsides, MD $91,610

Issue, MD $88,961

La Plata, MD $92,242

Leonardtown, MD $88,220

Lexington Park, MD $87,624

Loveville, MD $89,145

Lusby, MD $88,809

Marbury, MD $92,719

Mechanicsville, MD $90,100

Morganza, MD $89,573

Mount Victoria, MD $88,543

Nanjemoy, MD $90,533

Newburg, MD $89,625

Park Hall, MD $87,366

Patuxent River, MD $87,828

Piney Point, MD $86,976

Pomfret, MD $93,244

Port Republic, MD $90,318

Port Tobacco, MD $91,901

Prince Frederick, MD $90,866

Ridge, MD $86,249

Rock Point, MD $89,593

Saint Inigoes, MD $86,526

Saint Leonard, MD $89,882

Saint Marys City, MD $87,349

Scotland, MD $85,678

Solomons, MD $88,563

Sunderland, MD $91,594

Tall Timbers, MD $87,087

Valley Lee, MD $87,121

Welcome, MD $91,330

White Plains, MD $93,253

Southern Md Facility, MD $94,391

Annapolis Junction, MD $90,268

Lanham, MD $94,749

Beltsville, MD $94,614

Laurel, MD $92,552

Bladensburg, MD $95,304

Lothian, MD $92,499

Mount Rainier, MD $95,349

North Beach, MD $91,214

Bowie, MD $92,536

Brentwood, MD $95,343

Capitol Heights, MD $95,302

Chesapeake Beach, MD $91,167

Churchton, MD $91,189

Clinton, MD $94,765

Still Pond, MD $87,770

Sudlersville, MD $87,605

Taylors Island, MD $88,384

Templeville, MD $87,372

Tilghman, MD $89,647

Toddville, MD $86,478

Trappe, MD $87,871

Wingate, MD $86,816

Wittman, MD $89,352

Woolford, MD $88,019

Worton, MD $88,071

Wye Mills, MD $88,696

Frederick, MD $87,691

Adamstown, MD $89,514

Big Pool, MD $83,150

Boonsboro, MD $86,112

Braddock Heights, MD $87,647

Brownsville, MD $87,391

Brunswick, MD $88,199

Buckeystown, MD $88,848

Burkittsville, MD $87,532

Cascade, MD $85,328

Cavetown, MD $85,220

Chewsville, MD $85,352

Clear Spring, MD $84,210

Cooksville, MD $89,337

Emmitsburg, MD $85,613

Fairplay, MD $85,559

Funkstown, MD $85,550

Glenelg, MD $90,283

Glenwood, MD $89,840

Hagerstown, MD $85,117

Hancock, MD $82,741

Ijamsville, MD $89,294

Jefferson, MD $88,286

Keedysville, MD $86,385

Keymar, MD $86,342

Knoxville, MD $87,735

Ladiesburg, MD $86,653

Libertytown, MD $87,450

Lisbon, MD $89,348

Little Orleans, MD $82,282

Maugansville, MD $84,808

Middletown, MD $87,325

Monrovia, MD $89,099

Mount Airy, MD $88,564

Myersville, MD $86,190

New Market, MD $88,206

New Midway, MD $86,650

New Windsor, MD $87,434

Point Of Rocks, MD $89,345

Rocky Ridge, MD $86,074

Rohrersville, MD $86,974

Sabillasville, MD $85,444

Saint James, MD $85,572

Sharpsburg, MD $86,257

Smithsburg, MD $85,297

Sykesville, MD $88,793

Taneytown, MD $85,818

Thurmont, MD $86,171

Tuscarora, MD $89,686

Union Bridge, MD $87,079

Unionville, MD $87,500

Walkersville, MD $87,191

West Friendship, MD $89,533

Williamsport, MD $85,210

Woodbine, MD $89,339

Woodsboro, MD $86,776

Salisbury, MD $86,063

Allen, MD $85,945

Berlin, MD $85,854

Bishopville, MD $85,874

Bivalve, MD $86,189

Manchester, MD $85,422

Marriottsville, MD $89,148

Maryland Line, MD $85,159

Mayo, MD $90,418

Millersville, MD $89,681

Monkton, MD $87,571

Odenton, MD $90,588

Crofton, MD $91,105

Owings Mills, MD $88,970

Parkton, MD $86,228

Pasadena, MD $89,270

Perry Hall, MD $89,029

Perryman, MD $87,545

Phoenix, MD $88,560

Pylesville, MD $85,713

Randallstown, MD $89,108

Reisterstown, MD $88,760

Riderwood, MD $89,296

Riva, MD $90,764

Severn, MD $89,667

Severna Park, MD $89,546

Simpsonville, MD $90,419

Sparks Glencoe, MD $87,843

Crisfield, MD $85,413

Stevenson, MD $89,166

Dhs, MD $94,314

Waldorf, MD $93,200

Street, MD $86,104

Upperco, MD $87,322

Upper Falls, MD $88,750

Westminster, MD $87,326

Whiteford, MD $85,679

White Hall, MD $86,111

White Marsh, MD $88,946

Woodstock, MD $89,189

Baltimore, MD $89,305

Towson, MD $89,294

Gwynn Oak, MD $89,324

Pikesville, MD $89,261

Sparrows Point, MD $89,209

Middle River, MD $89,024

Essex, MD $89,235

Dundalk, MD $89,320

Brooklyn, MD $89,321

Curtis Bay, MD $89,339

Halethorpe, MD $89,333

Catonsville, MD $89,377

Parkville, MD $89,281

Nottingham, MD $89,190

Rosedale, MD $89,304

Windsor Mill, MD $89,276

Gaithersburg, MD $93,065

Washington Grove, MD $93,114

Acute RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acute RN roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Acute RN positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Acute RN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Acute RN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$102,701	$49.0	15%
Biotechnology	$100,468	$48.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$96,003	$46.0	7%
Insurance	$93,770	$45.0	5%

Acute RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acute RN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$83,266

Average $89,305/year

$98,003

$6,939

Average $7,442/month

$8,167

$1,601

Average $1,717/week

$1,885

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,003	$8,167	$1,885	$47
Average	$89,305	$7,442	$1,717	$43
25th Percentile	$83,266	$6,939	$1,601	$40

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