Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Ohio

Licensed practical nurses in Ohio earn an average of $48,030 per year (or $23.09 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Ohio
7% lower than the national average
$48,030
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Ohio licensed practical nurses earn 7% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Ohio

10%
$37,090
MEDIAN
$47,270
90%
$59,870
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $59,870 $28
75th Percentile $49,450 $23
Median $47,270 $22
25th Percentile $44,720 $21

80% of Ohio LPNs earn between $37,090 and $59,870.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Ohio
$52,377
Overall Average
Ohio
$48,030

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Ohio LPNs earn about $52,377 per year. Cost-of-living in Ohio is 8% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Ohio for licensed practical nurses

Cleveland, OH $50,920 per year
Cincinnati, OH $50,000 per year
Columbus, OH $48,740 per year
Dayton, OH $48,640 per year
Akron, OH $48,410 per year
Toledo, OH $47,610 per year
Springfield, OH $47,480 per year
Canton, OH $46,170 per year
Lima, OH $46,140 per year
Mansfield, OH $45,160 per year

Ohio nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Cleveland, where the average LPNs salary is $50,920 and 6,340 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Cincinnati area comes in second, with a $50,000 average LPN salary and 5,960 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Ohio?

Nurse Anesthetist $187,410 per year
Nurse Midwife $116,780 per year
Nurse Practitioner $112,490 per year
Physical Therapist $92,680 per year
Dental Hygienist $72,280 per year
Registered Nurse $71,640 per year
Pharmacy Technician $34,390 per year

At a $48,030 average annual salary, LPNs in Ohio tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($187,410), nurse midwives ($116,780), nurse practitioners ($112,490), physical therapists ($92,680), dental hygienists ($72,280), and registered nurses ($71,640). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,390).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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