Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Cincinnati area earns $64,180 a year ($30.86 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($64,400) and 4% above the Ohio median ($61,950). Half of the 6,400 licensed practical nurses there earn between $59,040 and $70,400.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,570 | $50,030 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $59,040 | $56,860 | $59,000 |
| Median | $64,180 | $61,950 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $70,400 | $65,900 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $75,310 | $74,120 | $83,440 |
| Average | $64,150 | $62,020 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 6,400 | 39,900 | 648,410 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- Cleveland, OH: $63,900
- Columbus, OH: $61,910
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.