Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$49.78/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Ohio is $49.78 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $51.02.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages

$49.78/hour

Ohio

2% lower than the US average.

$51.02/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Illinois ($54) and Pennsylvania ($51). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Ohio average for Nursing Home Nurses is $50 per hour — Maryland pays 12% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$56$60
Illinois$54$59
Pennsylvania$51$55
Michigan$45$48
Kentucky$44$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Ohio?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Ohio average for Nursing Home Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$52

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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