Registered nurses in Ohio earn an average of $71,640 per year (or $34.44 per hour).
Nationwide
United States
$82,750
Ohio
13% lower than the national average
$71,640
Ohio registered nurses earn 13% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
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$55K - $90K per year
$55K - $90K per year
$55K - $90K per year
$55K - $90K per year
Registered nurse salary range in Ohio
10%
$59,540
MEDIAN
$74,080
90%
$94,690
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $94,690 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,990 | $37 |
| Median | $74,080 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,340 | $29 |
80% of Ohio RNs earn between $59,540 and $94,690.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Ohio
Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Ohio
$71,640
Overall Average
Ohio
$71,640
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Ohio RNs earn about $71,640 per year. Cost-of-living in Ohio is the same as the national average, meaning they face the same prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Highest paying cities in Ohio for registered nurses
| Elyria, OH | $74,900per year |
| Columbus, OH | $73,270per year |
| Cincinnati, OH | $72,400per year |
| Dayton, OH | $72,150per year |
| Akron, OH | $71,340per year |
| Toledo, OH | $69,980per year |
| Lima, OH | $68,680per year |
| Springfield, OH | $68,650per year |
| Canton, OH | $68,300per year |
| Mansfield, OH | $67,190per year |
Ohio nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where registered nurses are paid the highest is Elyria, where the average RNs salary is $74,900 and 28,510 registered nurses are currently employed. The Columbus area comes in second, with a $73,270 average RN salary and 24,630 registered nurses employed.
How much do similar professions get paid in Ohio?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $187,410per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $116,780per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $112,490per year |
| Physical Therapist | $92,680per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $72,280per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $48,030per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $34,390per year |
At a $71,640 average annual salary, RNs in Ohio tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($187,410), nurse midwives ($116,780), nurse practitioners ($112,490), physical therapists ($92,680), and dental hygienists ($72,280). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($48,030) and pharmacy technicians ($34,390).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner.Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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