How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Maryland?
$74,660a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Maryland. That is $35.89 an hour or $6,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.89
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,720Median: $74,660Highest 10%: $90,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| 25th | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| Median | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| 75th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 90th | $90,010 | $43.27 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,860 |
| Baltimore, MD | $74,860 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,860 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,710 |
| Salisbury, MD | $65,730 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $64,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 10. District of Columbia | $75,740 |
| 11. New Jersey | $75,160 |
| 12. Illinois | $75,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $74,660 |
| 14. Colorado | $73,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $73,690 |
| 16. Maine | $73,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $35.89 ($74,660 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $74,660 against $64,400 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Maryland rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.