Columbus, OH · City

Nurse salary in Columbus

Registered nurses in the Columbus, OH area earn about $83,900 a year ($40.34/hr) — about 14% below the U.S. average. City figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Columbus, OH

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$83,900

-14% vs national

Hourly

$40.34/hr

Median $83,900

$67,720Middle 50%: $80,070–$101,360$105,770

Typical range: $80,070–$101,360; What most nurses earn
High end: $105,770; Top earners
Entry level: $67,720; Newer nurses

Part of Ohio. See statewide nurse pay and other metros.

Nurse roles in Columbus

Estimated median pay by role.

Role	Median	Source
Registered Nurse	$83,900	Verified public wage data
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,910	Verified public wage data
Nurse Practitioner	$124,580	Verified public wage data
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$231,810	Verified public wage data
Travel Nurse	$104,880	Specialty estimate
ICU Nurse	$93,970	Specialty estimate
Nurse Manager	$109,070	Specialty estimate
Nursing Assistant (CNA)	$42,970	Verified public wage data

Compare all nursing roles

All nurse roles in Columbus

Estimated pay for every nurse type in the Columbus, OH area — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$231,810 Certified Nurse Midwife$134,380 Nurse Practitioner$124,580 Nurse Manager$109,070 Travel Nurse$104,880 Flight Nurse$96,480 ICU Nurse$93,970 ER Nurse$92,290 NICU Nurse$92,290 Cath Lab Nurse$92,290 Operating Room Nurse$90,610 Nurse Informaticist$90,610 Charge Nurse$89,770 Labor & Delivery Nurse$88,930 PACU Nurse$88,930 Transplant Nurse$88,930 Trauma Nurse$88,930 Oncology Nurse$88,100 Case Management Nurse$88,100 Endoscopy Nurse$88,100 Cardiac Nurse$87,260 Neuroscience Nurse$87,260 Psychiatric Nurse$86,420 Telemetry Nurse$86,420 Pediatric Nurse$85,580 Correctional Nurse$85,580 Orthopedic Nurse$85,580 Gastroenterology Nurse$85,580 Registered Nurse$83,900 Med-Surg Nurse$83,900 Dialysis Nurse$83,900 Wound Care Nurse$83,900 Infusion Nurse$83,900 Occupational Health Nurse$83,900 Aesthetic Nurse$83,900 Rehabilitation Nurse$83,900 Urology Nurse$83,900 Hospice Nurse$83,060 Home Health Nurse$82,220 Ambulatory Care Nurse$82,220 Telehealth Nurse$81,380 Clinic Nurse$78,030 Public Health Nurse$77,190 School Nurse$75,510 Licensed Practical Nurse$61,910 Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,910 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$42,970

What affects nurse pay in Columbus

Largest Ohio metro. Beyond that, local nurse pay reflects the cost of living, the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Estimate your own with the calculator.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Columbus, OH in official U.S. government wage data — about 14% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Columbus, OH, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,720 and the highest-paid 10% about $105,770. 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 metro figure

It’s the median actually reported for Columbus — 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 Columbus make this page more precise over time.

Registered Nurse salary Licensed Practical Nurse salary Nurse Practitioner salary Ohio statewide Personalize the calculator

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

BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)

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

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

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

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