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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Maryland

Licensed Practical Nurses in Maryland earn a median of $74,660 a year, or $35.89 an hour. That ranks Maryland #13 of 51 states and is $10,260 more than the national median.

Median / year
$74,660
Median / hour
$35.89
Employed
9,560
National rank
#13of 51

Pay range in Maryland

10th percentile$60,720
25th percentile$65,300
Median percentile$74,660
75th percentile$79,670
90th percentile$90,010

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Maryland metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$75,8607,170
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$74,8605,120
Lexington Park, MD$74,860170
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$70,71015,920
Salisbury, MD$65,730240
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$64,280660

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Maryland?

The median annual wage is $74,660 ($35.89 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $10,260 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Maryland?

The lowest-paid 10% of Maryland LPNs earned $60,720 or less ($29.19/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Maryland?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest metro median at $75,860.

How many LPNs work in Maryland?

About 9,560 LPNs were employed in Maryland in May 2025.