Nursing Assistants pay in Ohio
$40,520avg. a year
$19.48 an hour · 63,280 employed
Nursing Assistants in Ohio earn an average of $40,520 a year. That is $2,180 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $42,030.
$39,010Median pay
$19.48Average hourly
+36%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for nursing assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
110,020 jobs
Columbus, OH
$42,030
$20.21 an hour
211,390 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$41,950
$20.17 an hour
33,590 jobs
Toledo, OH
$41,230
$19.82 an hour
44,970 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$40,740
$19.59 an hour
513,060 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$40,590
$19.51 an hour
63,170 jobs
Akron, OH
$40,520
$19.48 an hour
7690 jobs
Lima, OH
$39,390
$18.94 an hour
8720 jobs
Springfield, OH
$39,240
$18.87 an hour
9560 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$39,220
$18.85 an hour
102,360 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$39,050
$18.77 an hour
11600 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$38,680
$18.59 an hour
12910 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$37,740
$18.14 an hour
132,360 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$37,520
$18.04 an hour
141,950 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$36,890
$17.74 an hour
15660 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$36,700
$17.64 an hour
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Nursing Assistants pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio nursing assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,700 | $20.53 |
| Ohio | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,960 | $21.14 |
| Michigan | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| Indiana | $40,200 | $19.33 |
| Kentucky | $39,170 | $18.83 |
| West Virginia | $37,490 | $18.02 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,190
- Orderlies$37,260
- Medical Assistants$42,610
- Dental Assistants$52,370
- Phlebotomists$42,130
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,200
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do nursing assistants make in Ohio?
The average is $40,520 a year, and the median is $39,010. That is $2,180 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$19.48 an hour on average; the median is $18.76.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($42,030), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($41,950). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH ($36,700).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-1131. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national nursing assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.