PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RN I
US Oncology Network · Frederick, MD
$75k–$101k/ year
New this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Frederick, MD
Registered Nurses in the Frederick area earn a median of $48.94 per hour, about $101,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.18 and $53.25. That ranks 56th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 100th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Frederick. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Frederick.
- $48.94median pay per hour, Washington
- $40–$53typical range per hour
- 43,640registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Frederick
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse - PRN
Premise Health · Frederick, MD
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $42.35 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $45 |
Registered Nurse pay in Frederick, MD
The metro median is 5% above the Maryland statewide median of $46.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 43,640 registered nurses employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 14.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.20 | $79,460 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.18 | $83,570 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.94 | $101,800 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.25 | $110,760 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.18 | $129,330 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Frederick ranks
- 56th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 100th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Frederick
- 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 $48.94 median hour buys what $44.95 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Frederick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,762
- Per year: $88,092
- Per month: $7,341
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 Frederick
| Item | Federal 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 registered nurse 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 Frederick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Frederick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Frederick County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Frederick County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD | 23 mi | $48.94/hr | 70,686 |
| Rockville, MD | 28 mi | $48.94/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 44 mi | $46.70/hr | 568,271 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 65 mi | $41.10/hr | 50,649 |
| Lancaster, PA | 73 mi | $39.99/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 101 mi | $46.31/hr | 96,000 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Frederick
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Frederick, MD?
Registered Nurses in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $48.94 per hour, about $101,800 a year. The middle half earn between $40.18 and $53.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Frederick a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 100th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 56th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Frederick?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Frederick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick as a registered nurse?
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 Frederick in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Frederick 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 Frederick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Frederick 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Frederick?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Frederick Health Hospital, Inc.Frederick, MD · 3 wage offers$39.25/ hr$39–$51
- BrightSpring Health ServicesHAGERSTOWN, MD · 4 postings$59.00/ hr$38–$65
- Trinity HealthSilver Spring, MD · 11 postings$56.50/ hr$37–$76
- ChristianaCareElkton, MD · 11 postings$54.74/ hr$33–$67
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$46.70High$57
172 RN postings with published pay in Maryland, 158 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 172 RN roles
- Registered Nurse (RN), Administrative Coordinator PRNPer diem$47.00–$70.54/ hour
- Registered Nurse - PACT - Outpatient Staff Registered NursePer diem$78k–$154k/ year
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