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Nurse salary in Ohio

Registered nurses in Ohio earn about $82,510 a year ($39.67/hr) — about 15% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Ohio

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$82,510

-15% vs national

Hourly

$39.67/hr

Median $82,510

$66,980Middle 50%: $79,200–$99,030$105,290

Typical range: $79,200–$99,030; What most nurses earn
High end: $105,290; Top earners
Entry level: $66,980; Newer nurses

Explore Ohio nurse pay

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All metros

CincinnatiCity / metro$83,650/yr$40.22/hrVerified public wage data ColumbusCity / metro$83,900/yr$40.34/hrVerified public wage data ClevelandCity / metro$83,940/yr$40.36/hrVerified public wage data DaytonCity / metro$82,510/yr$39.67/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Ohio

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Ohio

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Ohio — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$231,810 Certified Nurse Midwife$127,730 Nurse Practitioner$124,870 Nurse Manager$107,260 Travel Nurse$103,140 Flight Nurse$94,890 ICU Nurse$92,410 ER Nurse$90,760 NICU Nurse$90,760 Cath Lab Nurse$90,760 Operating Room Nurse$89,110 Nurse Informaticist$89,110 Charge Nurse$88,290 Labor & Delivery Nurse$87,460 PACU Nurse$87,460 Transplant Nurse$87,460 Trauma Nurse$87,460 Oncology Nurse$86,640 Case Management Nurse$86,640 Endoscopy Nurse$86,640 Cardiac Nurse$85,810 Neuroscience Nurse$85,810 Psychiatric Nurse$84,990 Telemetry Nurse$84,990 Pediatric Nurse$84,160 Correctional Nurse$84,160 Orthopedic Nurse$84,160 Gastroenterology Nurse$84,160 Registered Nurse$82,510 Med-Surg Nurse$82,510 Dialysis Nurse$82,510 Wound Care Nurse$82,510 Infusion Nurse$82,510 Occupational Health Nurse$82,510 Aesthetic Nurse$82,510 Rehabilitation Nurse$82,510 Urology Nurse$82,510 Hospice Nurse$81,680 Home Health Nurse$80,860 Ambulatory Care Nurse$80,860 Telehealth Nurse$80,030 Clinic Nurse$76,730 Public Health Nurse$75,910 School Nurse$74,260 Licensed Practical Nurse$61,950 Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,950 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$39,010

What affects nurse pay in Ohio

Pay below the national median; low cost of living. Within Ohio, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Ohio in official U.S. government wage data — about 15% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Ohio, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,980 and the highest-paid 10% about $105,290. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Ohio — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Ohio make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Ohio figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Ohio (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Illinois ($95,990)Indiana ($83,500)Iowa ($78,630)Kansas ($79,320)Michigan ($94,300)