salary$63,900 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,270per year
Jobs in the area6,720people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Cleveland?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 24.0% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Cleveland, OH area is $63,900 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $51,540 and $75,270.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 24.0% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.