Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Nurse Anesthetists in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$223,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$107.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $236,590
State Rank
#33 of 44
840 employed here

How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Maryland?

A Nurse Anesthetist working in Maryland earns a median salary of $223,140 per year, or about $107.28 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $236,590 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $81,970 while the top 10% make $351,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $191,640 and $274,290 a year.

Nurse Anesthetist salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,970$39.41
25th percentile (early career)$191,640$92.13
50th percentile (median)$223,140$107.28
75th percentile (experienced)$274,290$131.87
90th percentile (top earners)$351,020$168.76

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 33rd out of 44 states and territories for Nurse Anesthetist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$341,210
2New York$321,030
3Massachusetts$295,550
4California$292,410
5New Jersey$291,350

Working as a Nurse Anesthetist in Maryland

Nationally, about 52,000 people work as Nurse Anesthetists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($223,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Maryland?
The median Nurse Anesthetist salary in Maryland is $223,140 per year, or about $107.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,970 at the entry level to $351,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Nurse Anesthetists about 6% less than the national median of $236,590. Maryland ranks 33rd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Nurse Anesthetists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $223,140 a year. About 840 Nurse Anesthetists are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.