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LPN or LVN
Brookdale Senior Living · Dayton, OH
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Dayton, OH
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Dayton area earn a median of $29.11 per hour, about $60,560 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.71 and $30.82. That ranks 198th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 156th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dayton.
- $29.11median pay per hour, Dayton
- $27–$31typical range per hour
- 2,820licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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4 more open roles from employers in Dayton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
LPN - 6100 Med Surg
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
LPN Office Clinic
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
LPN - Full Time Nights
ScionHealth · Dayton, OH
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Dayton, OH
The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $29.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,820 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 7.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.53 | $48,940 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.71 | $55,560 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.11 | $60,560 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.82 | $64,110 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.00 | $72,800 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Dayton ranks
- 198th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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.
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- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.11 median hour buys what $31.40 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 Dayton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,048
- Per year: $52,398
- Per month: $4,366
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dayton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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).
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Ohio
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Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH
$26.50–$32.94/ hour
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Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH
$44k–$76k/ year
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Practical Nurse - Float Specialty Medicine
Veterans Health Administration · Columbus, OH
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Practical Nurse (Family Medicine)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
$42k–$55k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH
$44k–$76k/ year
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LPN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Cincinnati, OH
$25.55–$38.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Dayton
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Va Medical Center Dayton, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kettering Health Dayton Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton Dayton, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Montgomery County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering, OH | 7 mi | $29.11/hr | 57,028 |
| Middletown, OH | 21 mi | $30.06/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 24 mi | $28.74/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 33 mi | $30.06/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 47 mi | $30.06/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 66 mi | $30.03/hr | 933,263 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Dayton
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Dayton, OH?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $29.11 per hour, about $60,560 a year. The middle half earn between $26.71 and $30.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dayton a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 156th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do licensed practical nurses work in Dayton?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, led by Dayton Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton 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 Dayton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Dayton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 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 Dayton?
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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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