Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Ohio
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Ohio have a median of $61,950 a year, below the national $64,400 (−4%); the state ranks 37th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 25% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $65,720 in Indiana) and Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $55,360 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 39,900 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 7.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 3rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.72 means the occupation is more concentrated in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $24.05 | $27.34 | $29.78 | $31.68 | $35.64 | $29.82 | 39,900 | 7.19 | 1.72 |
| Annual | $50,030 | $56,860 | $61,950 | $65,900 | $74,120 | $62,020 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 37th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 3rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.72
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30.85 | $64,180 | $51,570 | $75,310 | 6,400 | 5.81 | 1.39 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30.72 | $63,900 | $51,540 | $75,270 | 6,720 | 6.52 | 1.56 |
| Sandusky, OH | $30.06 | $62,520 | $49,140 | $72,050 | 390 | 7.76 | 1.86 |
| Toledo, OH | $29.94 | $62,280 | $50,250 | $73,040 | 2,120 | 7.26 | 1.74 |
| Lima, OH | $29.85 | $62,080 | $49,470 | $72,700 | 500 | 10.08 | 2.42 |
| Akron, OH | $29.84 | $62,070 | $50,180 | $72,690 | 2,300 | 7.20 | 1.73 |
| Columbus, OH | $29.76 | $61,910 | $51,480 | $76,200 | 7,270 | 6.58 | 1.58 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $29.70 | $61,770 | $49,890 | $73,520 | 3,140 | 8.43 | 2.02 |
| Springfield, OH | $29.50 | $61,350 | $50,060 | $71,630 | 550 | 12.02 | 2.88 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $28.98 | $60,280 | $48,920 | $72,190 | 1,610 | 9.86 | 2.37 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $28.46 | $59,210 | $48,380 | $70,730 | 1,440 | 8.97 | 2.15 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28.24 | $58,730 | $47,660 | $70,240 | 410 | 8.45 | 2.03 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $27.98 | $58,200 | $46,140 | $65,250 | 360 | 9.92 | 2.38 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $27.87 | $57,960 | $46,860 | $65,100 | 440 | 7.61 | 1.83 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $26.22 | $54,540 | $46,520 | $62,140 | 1,390 | 9.84 | 2.36 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.54 | $61,450 | $49,110 | $73,210 | 1,520 | 6.07 | 1.45 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.32 | $60,980 | $49,560 | $73,840 | 1,180 | 8.63 | 2.07 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $29.32 | $60,980 | $49,800 | $73,100 | 1,960 | 7.93 | 1.90 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.00 | $60,330 | $47,140 | $71,710 | 1,770 | 10.85 | 2.60 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $29.78 | $61,950 | 39,900 | 1.72 |
| Indiana | $31.60 | $65,720 | 14,480 | 1.08 |
| Kentucky | $29.07 | $60,460 | 8,570 | 1.03 |
| Michigan | $31.47 | $65,460 | 10,880 | 0.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $30.74 | $63,940 | 38,260 | 1.51 |
| West Virginia | $26.61 | $55,360 | 6,050 | 2.07 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.