Nursing Assistants Salary in Ohio
Nursing Assistants in Ohio have a median of $39,010 a year, below the national $42,260 (−8%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. That is 21% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Pennsylvania and Michigan pay more (up to $44,590 in Pennsylvania) and Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia pay less (down to $36,720 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 63,280 nursing assistants, 11.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.22 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 | $16.86 | $17.93 | $18.76 | $21.44 | $22.39 | $19.48 | 63,280 | 11.40 | 1.22 |
| Annual | $35,060 | $37,300 | $39,010 | $44,590 | $46,570 | $40,520 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.32 | $17.91 | $20.32 | $22.70 | $24.99 | $20.53 | 1,448,910 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,940 | $37,260 | $42,260 | $47,220 | $51,980 | $42,700 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.22
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.40
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 nursing assistants, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $20.66 | $42,970 | $37,510 | $47,230 | 10,020 | 9.07 | 0.97 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $20.03 | $41,670 | $36,430 | $44,940 | 4,970 | 13.33 | 1.43 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $19.40 | $40,350 | $37,300 | $47,180 | 11,390 | 10.35 | 1.11 |
| Toledo, OH | $19.09 | $39,700 | $36,050 | $46,900 | 3,590 | 12.31 | 1.32 |
| Mansfield, OH | $18.94 | $39,380 | $33,070 | $45,210 | 600 | 12.22 | 1.31 |
| Akron, OH | $18.87 | $39,250 | $36,540 | $45,700 | 3,170 | 9.91 | 1.06 |
| Cleveland, OH | $18.76 | $39,010 | $35,480 | $46,710 | 13,060 | 12.67 | 1.36 |
| Springfield, OH | $18.28 | $38,020 | $35,570 | $44,970 | 720 | 15.77 | 1.69 |
| Sandusky, OH | $18.22 | $37,910 | $32,090 | $44,910 | 560 | 11.28 | 1.21 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $18.19 | $37,840 | $34,040 | $44,810 | 2,360 | 14.48 | 1.55 |
| Lima, OH | $17.96 | $37,360 | $31,590 | $47,210 | 690 | 13.79 | 1.48 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $17.86 | $37,140 | $29,600 | $45,400 | 1,950 | 13.82 | 1.48 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $17.81 | $37,050 | $34,230 | $43,180 | 2,360 | 14.75 | 1.58 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $17.75 | $36,910 | $34,940 | $44,520 | 910 | 15.64 | 1.68 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $17.40 | $36,190 | $31,370 | $42,220 | 660 | 18.18 | 1.95 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $18.29 | $38,050 | $34,650 | $46,060 | 3,060 | 12.38 | 1.33 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $18.19 | $37,840 | $32,670 | $45,700 | 2,010 | 14.70 | 1.58 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17.84 | $37,100 | $31,730 | $44,270 | 2,450 | 9.80 | 1.05 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17.83 | $37,090 | $30,490 | $46,900 | 3,030 | 18.59 | 1.99 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $18.76 | $39,010 | 63,280 | 1.22 |
| Indiana | $18.43 | $38,330 | 33,640 | 1.13 |
| Kentucky | $18.45 | $38,370 | 23,410 | 1.26 |
| Michigan | $19.03 | $39,570 | 43,290 | 1.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.44 | $44,590 | 67,740 | 1.20 |
| West Virginia | $17.66 | $36,720 | 9,390 | 1.44 |
See the national page for Nursing Assistants (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.