Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Ohio
See how much certified nursing assistants earn in Ohio, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$36,500
Median hourly
$18
Employment
9,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$39,000
Ohio median
$36,500
Difference
-6%
What that salary is really worth in Ohio
Ohio's cost of living is 91 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 9% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 77 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$36,500
Cost-of-living adjusted
$40,110
vs national median
+$1,110
Adjusted for local prices, a certified nursing assistant in Ohio has the buying power of roughly $40,110 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
2.75%–3.5% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Ohio. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.