Registered Nurse salary in Ohio
See how much registered nurses earn in Ohio, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$76,000
Median hourly
$37
Employment
132,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$86,000
Ohio median
$76,000
Difference
-12%
What that salary is really worth in Ohio
Ohio's cost of living is 91 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 9% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 77 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$76,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$83,516
vs national median
−$2,484
Adjusted for local prices, a registered nurse in Ohio has the buying power of roughly $83,516 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
2.75%–3.5% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
Registered Nurse pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Ohio. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.