Careers · Clinical Nurse Specialists · Maryland
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Maryland
Clinical Nurse Specialists direct nursing staff and oversee patient care delivery in hospitals, hospices, clinics, and home settings. They enforce clinical policies, protocols, and regulatory standards to ensure quality care In Maryland the median pay is $99,790 a year, 2% above the national median of $97,550.
$99,790median pay in Maryland, per year
$83,740–$107,340middle half earn
52,910employed in Maryland
$97,550U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maryland
11open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Maryland or remote
3employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
IN · CA · WIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryEducation and TrainingPsychologyEnglish LanguageBiologyTherapy and Counseling
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Licenses and training in Maryland
Clinical Nurse Specialists pay in other states
California · $140,270Hawaii · $136,320Oregon · $129,010Washington · $124,200Alaska · $109,480New York · $109,440New Jersey · $106,500Massachusetts · $104,550Nevada · $103,670Connecticut · $102,740
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against clinical nurse specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against clinical nurse specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1141.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.