Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Middle 50%
- $65,520–$78,930
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #64 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro earn a median of $74,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,120 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the MD statewide median of $74,660. It ranks #64 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,120 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other MD metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $72,030 |
| Salisbury, MD | $65,730 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $64,280 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $74,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,120 jobs pay between $65,520 and $78,930. The 10th percentile is $61,130 and the 90th is $96,130.
Is Baltimore a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the MD statewide median of $74,660. It ranks #64 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in Baltimore?
About $35.99 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $74,860 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.50–$37.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.