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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Maryland (2026)
$35.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,019/year ($4,835/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,560 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $74,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,019 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $74,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,595 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,711 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,335 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,019 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Maryland?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Maryland is $74,660 per year ($35.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,300 and $79,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $74,660, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $58,019 per year ($4,835 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 9,560 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.