Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Ohio
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,950$29.78 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$56,860 – $65,900Top 10%: $74,120+
Jobs39,9001.72× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $61,910 | $29.76 | 7,270 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,900 | $30.72 | 6,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,180 | $30.85 | 6,400 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $61,770 | $29.70 | 3,140 |
| Akron, OH | $62,070 | $29.84 | 2,300 |
| Toledo, OH | $62,280 | $29.94 | 2,120 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $60,980 | $29.32 | 1,960 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $60,330 | $29.00 | 1,770 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $60,280 | $28.98 | 1,610 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $61,450 | $29.54 | 1,520 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $59,210 | $28.46 | 1,440 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $54,540 | $26.22 | 1,390 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $60,980 | $29.32 | 1,180 |
| Springfield, OH | $61,350 | $29.50 | 550 |
| Lima, OH | $62,080 | $29.85 | 500 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $57,960 | $27.87 | 440 |
| Mansfield, OH | $58,730 | $28.24 | 410 |
| Sandusky, OH | $62,520 | $30.06 | 390 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $58,200 | $27.98 | 360 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Texas · $62,240 Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030 South Carolina · $61,820 Florida · $61,770 Kansas · $61,760
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Ohio?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Ohio earned a median of $61,950 a year ($29.78 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $56,860 to $65,900.
Where in Ohio do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $64,180.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.