salary$74,860 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,130per year
Jobs in the area5,120people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 36.7% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $74,860 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $61,130 and $96,130.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 36.7% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.