Healthcare Silver Spring, MD Pop. 81,015

Registered Nurse Salary in Silver Spring, Maryland

The median registered nurse salary in Silver Spring, MD is $102,337 per year, which is 26.0% above the national median and 10.5% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$102,337
vs State Avg
+$9,746
vs National
+$21,117
Cost of Living
122%

Registered Nurse Salary in Silver Spring by Experience

In Silver Spring, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $73,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $144,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 122% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,080
+$15,080 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$103,320
+$21,320 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$144,900
+$29,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Silver Spring, MD

Percentile Silver Spring
10th Percentile $72,324
25th Percentile $84,168
Median (50th) $102,337
75th Percentile $127,386
90th Percentile $152,208

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Columbia, MD
$99,088
Pop. 104,681
Germantown, MD
$96,652
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$90,966
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$88,530
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Silver Spring

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring may vary based on local industry and population growth.