Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Dayton
$61,770
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH. Middle half of wages roughly $56,880 to $64,710.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.1%
- US median
- $64,400
- Metro RPP
- 92.7
- Middle half
- $56,880 to $64,710
- OEWS employment
- 3,140
- SOC
- 29-2061
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Dayton pay a median $61,770 (May 2025), 4.1% below the US median of $64,400. At local prices (RPP 92.7), that median buys about what $66,634 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$61,770 in Dayton buys about what $66,634 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 92.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 72.7 vs all-items 92.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $61,770 | $56,880 to $64,710 | 92.7 |
| New Orleans | $60,640 | $51,630 to $63,790 | 92.6 |
| San Francisco | $94,310 | $81,650 to $104,110 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $59,820 | $51,450 to $64,300 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Dayton?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH is $61,770.
- How does Dayton pay compare to the US median for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
- Local median pay is 4.1% below the national OEWS median of $64,400.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Dayton is 92.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $61,770 has about the same purchasing power as $66,634 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.