verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$61,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.78/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
39,900
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,775 #31 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Ohio, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Ohio earn a median of $61,950 per year ($29.78 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,030, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $74,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $61,950 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $61,950 is worth about $66,775 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #31 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,030
$24.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,950
$29.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,120
$35.63/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $61,950 $66,775
Indiana $65,720 $70,418 −$3,770
Michigan $65,460 $68,034 −$3,510
Pennsylvania $63,940 $65,531 −$1,990
Kentucky $60,460 $67,059 +$1,490
West Virginia $55,360 $61,857 +$6,590

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Ohio?

Licensed practical nurses in Ohio earn a median of $61,950 per year ($29.78 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Ohio pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $61,950, Ohio pays 4% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 39,900 work in the state.

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