Registered Nurse salary in Ohio
What registered nurses earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,510$39.67 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$79,200 – $99,030Top 10%: $105,290+
Jobs143,7301.19× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $83,900 | $40.34 | 30,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $83,650 | $40.22 | 28,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $83,940 | $40.36 | 28,240 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $82,510 | $39.67 | 11,640 |
| Akron, OH | $80,770 | $38.83 | 8,040 |
| Toledo, OH | $81,050 | $38.96 | 7,890 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $81,010 | $38.95 | 5,580 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $78,610 | $37.79 | 4,700 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $81,370 | $39.12 | 4,510 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $78,680 | $37.83 | 4,090 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $79,610 | $38.27 | 3,830 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $79,460 | $38.20 | 3,630 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $79,200 | $38.08 | 3,320 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $78,280 | $37.63 | 1,680 |
| Lima, OH | $81,440 | $39.15 | 1,630 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $77,400 | $37.21 | 1,190 |
| Mansfield, OH | $81,300 | $39.09 | 1,160 |
| Springfield, OH | $80,060 | $38.49 | 1,060 |
| Sandusky, OH | $81,310 | $39.09 | 940 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Wyoming · $83,760 Indiana · $83,500 Oklahoma · $82,920 South Carolina · $82,360 Missouri · $81,780 Tennessee · $81,500
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Ohio?
Registered Nurses in Ohio earned a median of $82,510 a year ($39.67 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $79,200 to $99,030.
Where in Ohio do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $83,940.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.