Average Registered Nurse Salary in Ohio

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Registered Nurse in Ohio earns $85,800 per year, which is below the national average of $89,010. This translates to approximately $41.25 per hour, $3,300 biweekly, or $7,150 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$64,400	$30.96
Average (50th)	$85,800	$41.25
Experienced (75th)	$98,700	$47.44
Top Earners (90th)	$111,500	$53.61

Registered Nurse Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$92,700	$7,725/mo
Cleveland	$87,500	$7,292/mo
Cincinnati	$84,100	$7,008/mo
Dayton	$81,500	$6,792/mo
Toledo	$79,800	$6,650/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Registered Nurses in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

Want to see your actual paycheck after taxes? Use our free Ohio Take-Home Pay Calculator to see exactly how much you'll take home based on your salary, filing status, and deductions.