Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,100 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $49,280
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 6,600
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,280
    25th
    $58,150
    50th (median)
    $63,100
    75th
    $66,880
    90th
    $74,160

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 92% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,530
    Columbus, OH $62,460
    Akron, OH $61,710
    Ohio $60,990
    Toledo, OH $60,910
    Sandusky, OH $60,750

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,970
    Physicians, All Other$217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,890
    Nurse Practitioners$128,300
    Pharmacists$136,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Cleveland, OH is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.2% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,280 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,150.