As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Maryland is $69,380, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,334 weekly, or $5,782 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $55,651 to $84,940. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,194) and 75th percentile ($77,525), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,940 per year. This $15,331 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maryland Correctional Nurse often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $55,651 MD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $62,194 MD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $69,380 MD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $77,525 MD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $84,940 MD September 01, 2026
25% $62,194 10% $55,651 90% $84,940 75% $77,525 $69,380 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $71,229 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $70,366 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $69,632 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $69,618 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $70,156 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $65,254 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $75,194 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $71,384 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $68,538 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $75,754 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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