Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$74,860/year
about $35.99 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $65,520 – $78,930
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $74,860 a year and half earn less. That's 16% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $61,130 | $29.39 |
| 25th | $65,520 | $31.50 |
| Median (50th) | $74,860 | $35.99 |
| 75th | $78,930 | $37.95 |
| 90th (top earners) | $96,130 | $46.22 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $65,520 ($31.50/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $65,520 to $78,930 ($31.50 to $37.95/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $78,930 ($37.95/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.