Nursing Assistant salary in Ohio
What nursing assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,010$18.76 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$37,300 – $44,590Top 10%: $46,570+
Jobs63,2801.22× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $39,010 | $18.76 | 13,060 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,350 | $19.40 | 11,390 |
| Columbus, OH | $42,970 | $20.66 | 10,020 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $41,670 | $20.03 | 4,970 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,700 | $19.09 | 3,590 |
| Akron, OH | $39,250 | $18.87 | 3,170 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $38,050 | $18.29 | 3,060 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,090 | $17.83 | 3,030 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,100 | $17.84 | 2,450 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $37,840 | $18.19 | 2,360 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $37,050 | $17.81 | 2,360 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,840 | $18.19 | 2,010 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,140 | $17.86 | 1,950 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $36,910 | $17.75 | 910 |
| Springfield, OH | $38,020 | $18.28 | 720 |
| Lima, OH | $37,360 | $17.96 | 690 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $36,190 | $17.40 | 660 |
| Mansfield, OH | $39,380 | $18.94 | 600 |
| Sandusky, OH | $37,910 | $18.22 | 560 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $39,390 Iowa · $39,350 Wyoming · $39,160 South Dakota · $38,800 Idaho · $38,650 North Carolina · $38,460
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 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 nursing assistant make in Ohio?
Nursing Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $39,010 a year ($18.76 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $37,300 to $44,590.
Where in Ohio do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Columbus, OH at $42,970.
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.