Healthcare Germantown, MD Pop. 90,676

Registered Nurse Salary in Germantown, Maryland

The median registered nurse salary in Germantown, MD is $96,652 per year, which is 19.0% above the national median and 4.4% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$96,652
vs State Avg
+$4,061
vs National
+$15,432
Cost of Living
115%

Registered Nurse Salary in Germantown by Experience

In Germantown, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $69,020, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,850 per year. The local cost of living index is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$69,020
+$11,020 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,580
+$15,580 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$136,850
+$21,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Germantown, MD

Percentile Germantown
10th Percentile $68,306
25th Percentile $79,492
Median (50th) $96,652
75th Percentile $120,309
90th Percentile $143,752

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$102,337
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$99,088
Pop. 104,681
Baltimore, MD
$90,966
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$88,530
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Germantown

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Germantown and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Germantown may vary based on local industry and population growth.