How much does a registered nurse make in Ohio?
$82,510a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Ohio. That is $39.67 an hour or $6,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.67
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 143,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,980Median: $82,510Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,980 | $32.20 | |
| 25th | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| Median | $82,510 | $39.67 | |
| 75th | $99,030 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.62 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $83,940 |
| Columbus, OH | $83,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $83,650 |
| Dayton, OH | $82,510 |
| Lima, OH | $81,440 |
| Sandusky, OH | $81,310 |
| Mansfield, OH | $81,300 |
| Toledo, OH | $81,050 |
| Huntington, WV | $81,010 |
| Akron, OH | $80,770 |
| Springfield, OH | $80,060 |
| Canton, OH | $79,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $78,680 |
| Wheeling, WV | $78,280 |
| Weirton, WV | $77,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 35. Wyoming | $83,760 |
| 36. Indiana | $83,500 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $82,920 |
| 38. Ohio | $82,510 |
| 39. South Carolina | $82,360 |
| 40. Missouri | $81,780 |
| 41. Tennessee | $81,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $39.67 ($82,510 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $82,510 against $97,550 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for registered nurse pay?
Ohio ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays registered nurses the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $83,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.