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LPN
Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH
$26.50–$32.94/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Columbus, OH
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Columbus area centers on $30.03 per hour, or about $62,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.25 and the upper quarter over $31.55. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. That ranks 129th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 154th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Columbus.
- $30.03median pay per hour, Columbus
- $27–$32typical range per hour
- 5,920licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Columbus
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Veterans Health Administration · Columbus, OH
$69k–$89k/ year
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Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN
Fresenius Medical Care · Columbus, OH
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Brookdale Senior Living · Columbus, OH
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $29.72 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $37.91 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $29.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 5,920 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Columbus metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.12 | $50,170 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.25 | $56,680 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.03 | $62,460 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.55 | $65,620 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.00 | $74,880 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 129th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 154th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 Ohio metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.03 median hour buys what $31.46 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,081
- Per year: $54,054
- Per month: $4,504
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Franklin County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County (7 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $30.03/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $28.74/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $29.11/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $29.11/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $30.06/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $30.06/hr | 63,953 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Ohio · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Columbus, OH?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $30.03 per hour, about $62,460 a year. The middle half earn between $27.25 and $31.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 154th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 129th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Columbus?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus as a licensed practical nurse?
Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Columbus in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Columbus?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Acadia HealthcareColumbus, OH · 2 postings$29.11/ hr$25–$33
- Veterans Health AdministrationChillicothe, OH · 3 postings$28.71/ hr$21–$43
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$28.71High$38
8 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Ohio, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 LPN / LVN roles
- LPNPermanent$26.50–$32.94/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse- Hopewell HousePermanent$44k–$76k/ year
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