OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kettering, OH

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Kettering area centers on $29.11 per hour, or about $60,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.71 and the upper quarter over $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 1 hospital in Kettering. The free report below lists employers near Kettering and what they pay.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Kettering, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.53$48,94021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.71$55,56011% below U.S. median
Median$29.11$60,5603% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.82$64,1103% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.00$72,80017% above U.S. median

How Kettering 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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What your pay buys in Kettering

  • 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 Kettering 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 Kettering

ItemFederal 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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kettering as they open.

PermanentPosted today

LPN

Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH

$26.50–$32.94/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 112207
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH

$44k–$76k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 888434300
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 15 days ago

LPN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health · Cincinnati, OH

$25.55–$38.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101351727376
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Kettering

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Dayton, OH7 mi$29.11/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$30.06/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$28.74/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$30.06/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$30.06/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$30.03/hr933,263

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.

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Kettering

Kettering city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Kettering, 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 Kettering 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 Kettering?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering, led by Kettering Health Main Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kettering 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.

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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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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

  1. LPNPermanent
    $26.50–$32.94/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH · posted today
  2. Licensed Practical Nurse- Hopewell HousePermanent
    $44k–$76k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, OH · posted today

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