How much does a nursing assistant make in Ohio?
$39,010a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Ohio. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.75
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 63,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $39,010Highest 10%: $46,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 75th | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 90th | $46,570 | $22.39 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $42,970 |
| Dayton, OH | $41,670 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,350 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,700 |
| Mansfield, OH | $39,380 |
| Akron, OH | $39,250 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,010 |
| Springfield, OH | $38,020 |
| Sandusky, OH | $37,910 |
| Canton, OH | $37,840 |
| Lima, OH | $37,360 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,140 |
| Youngstown, OH | $37,050 |
| Wheeling, WV | $36,910 |
| Weirton, WV | $36,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 30. New Mexico | $39,390 |
| 31. Iowa | $39,350 |
| 32. Wyoming | $39,160 |
| 33. Ohio | $39,010 |
| 34. South Dakota | $38,800 |
| 35. Idaho | $38,650 |
| 36. North Carolina | $38,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $18.75 ($39,010 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $39,010 against $42,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Ohio rank for nursing assistant pay?
Ohio ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays nursing assistants the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $42,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.