OH · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Springfield, OH

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Springfield area earn a median of $28.74 per hour, about $59,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.92 and $30.16. That ranks 219th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 135th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Springfield

8 more open roles from employers in Springfield. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 23 days ago

LPN or LVN

Brookdale Senior Living · Springfield, OH

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  • Full time
  • Req 25030690
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Springfield, OH

The metro median is 2% below the Ohio statewide median of $29.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 510 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Springfield metro area, 10.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.62).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.47$48,82022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.92$53,91014% below U.S. median
Median$28.74$59,7804% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.16$62,7301% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.69$78,40026% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 219th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 135th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.74 median hour buys what $31.76 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,035
  • Per year: $51,732
  • Per month: $4,311

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Springfield 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
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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 Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Mental Health Services For Clark And Madison Cos
Springfield, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark County (1 population-group, 1 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Dayton, OH24 mi$29.11/hr136,346
Kettering, OH25 mi$29.11/hr57,028
Middletown, OH42 mi$30.06/hr52,291
Columbus, OH43 mi$30.03/hr933,263
Hamilton, OH55 mi$30.06/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH66 mi$30.06/hr314,915

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 Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Springfield, OH?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $28.74 per hour, about $59,780 a year. The middle half earn between $25.92 and $30.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springfield a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Springfield ranks 135th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 219th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Springfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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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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

  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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