Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio is $32.95 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $31.61.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$32.95/hour
Ohio
4% higher than the US average.
$31.61/hour
United States
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Ohio?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Ohio, averaging $33 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Ohio average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 1% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $33 | $38 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($32) and Maryland ($32). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Ohio average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — Illinois pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $34 | $40 |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $35 |
| Maryland | $32 | $32 |
| Kentucky | $27 | $29 |
| Michigan | $24 | $30 |
| New York | $24 | $30 |
| West Virginia | $23 | $23 |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $28 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Ohio?
WellBe Senior Medical pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($31) and Elara Caring ($31). For comparison, the Ohio average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — WellBe Senior Medical pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| WellBe Senior Medical | $34 | $34 |
| CoreCivic | $31 | $31 |
| Elara Caring | $31 | $32 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $27 | $34 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Level II - Home Health LPN / LVN
- WellBe Senior Medical
- Middletown, OH
$30-38/hour
Level II - Home Health LPN / LVN
- WellBe Senior Medical
- Warren, OH
$30-38/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Blue Ash, OH
$28-35/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Worthington, OH
$28-35/hour
LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
- Youngstown, OH
$28-34/hour
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