Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,220 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $70,600
Employed locally 1,810
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $49,390
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $61,280
    90th
    $70,600

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,980
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,980
    Pharmacists$134,760
    Nurse Practitioners$120,790
    Physicians, All Other$214,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southern Ohio is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southern Ohio is 6.6% below 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,390.