MD · Gaithersburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Gaithersburg area centers on $62.46 per hour, or about $129,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.40 and the upper quarter over $72.30. The CMS hospital directory lists 20 hospitals in the Gaithersburg metro area. That ranks 120th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 312th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Gaithersburg and what they pay.

Open Nurse Practitioner roles near Gaithersburg

Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.

PermanentPosted today

Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Healthcare · Frederick, MD

$54.80–$60.00/ hour
  • Full-Time AlignMed USD $60.00/Hr.
  • Req 52996
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Who is hiring nurse practitioners near Gaithersburg

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Adventist Health2$58.19
Genesis Healthcare1$57.40

Nurse Practitioner pay in Gaithersburg, MD

The metro median is 3% above the Maryland statewide median of $60.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 4,430 nurse practitioners employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.44$82,04037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.40$117,3109% below U.S. median
Median$62.46$129,9201% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.30$150,38016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.13$168,75031% above U.S. median

How Gaithersburg ranks

  • 120th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 312th of 336 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gaithersburg

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.46 median hour buys what $57.36 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gaithersburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,249
  • Per year: $112,428
  • Per month: $9,369

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gaithersburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area

CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, 5 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Montgomery County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (3 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Rockville, MD5 mi$62.46/hr68,417
Washington, DC19 mi$62.46/hr702,250
Baltimore, MD33 mi$61.08/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA78 mi$62.62/hr58,441
Harrisburg, PA80 mi$63.17/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE98 mi$63.27/hr73,176

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License and tax basics in Maryland

Maryland is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maryland license by endorsement.

Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Maryland state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Gaithersburg, MD?

Nurse Practitioners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $62.46 per hour, about $129,920 a year. The middle half earn between $56.40 and $72.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gaithersburg a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 312th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Gaithersburg?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gaithersburg.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Gaithersburg as a nurse practitioner?

Maryland is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maryland license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Gaithersburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gaithersburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gaithersburg is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportGaithersburg, MD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • University of Maryland Medical SystemGlen Burnie, MD · 2 postings$61.23/ hr$50–$73
  • Adventist HealthSilver Spring, MD · 6 postings$58.19/ hr$46–$76
  • Genesis HealthcareFrederick, MD · 3 postings$57.69/ hr$55–$60

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$46Median$58.19High$75

13 NP postings with published pay in Maryland, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 NP roles

  1. Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)Permanent
    $52.71–$72.72/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Glen Burnie, MD · posted today
  2. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $54.80–$60.00/ hour
    Genesis Healthcare · Frederick, MD · posted today

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