salary$62,070 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,690per year
Jobs in the area2,300people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Akron?
OK. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 21.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Akron, OH area is $62,070 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $50,180 and $72,690.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 21.8% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.