salary$61,770 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,520per year
Jobs in the area3,140people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Dayton?
OK. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 22.1% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $61,770 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $49,890 and $73,520.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 22.1% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.