Nursing Assistants pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.76 an hour ($39,010 a year). About 63,280 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Ohio ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.86 | $35,060 |
| 25% of workers | $17.93 | $37,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.76 | $39,010 |
| 75% of workers | $21.44 | $44,590 |
| 90% of workers | $22.39 | $46,570 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $42,970 | 10,020 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $41,670 | 4,970 |
| Cincinnati | $40,350 | 11,390 |
| Toledo | $39,700 | 3,590 |
| Mansfield | $39,380 | 600 |
| Akron | $39,250 | 3,170 |
| Cleveland | $39,010 | 13,060 |
| Springfield | $38,020 | 720 |
| Sandusky | $37,910 | 560 |
| Canton-Massillon | $37,840 | 2,360 |
| Lima | $37,360 | 690 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $37,050 | 2,360 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,950 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,870 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,220 |
| Paramedics | $51,300 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $38,480 |
| Surgical Assistants | $77,450 |
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