Registered Nurses Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, registered nurses earn a median $82,510 a year, well below the national median of $97,550 (−15%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. Registered Nurses earn 67% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana pay more (up to $96,430 in Pennsylvania) and Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $80,130 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 143,730 registered nurses, 25.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.19 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $32.20 | $38.08 | $39.67 | $47.61 | $50.62 | $42.18 | 143,730 | 25.90 | 1.19 |
| Annual | $66,980 | $79,200 | $82,510 | $99,030 | $105,290 | $87,730 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $33.14 | $38.62 | $46.90 | $54.02 | $66.09 | $48.76 | 3,379,720 | – | – |
| Annual | $68,940 | $80,330 | $97,550 | $112,350 | $137,470 | $101,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.19
- Jobs per 1,000
- 25.90
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for registered nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $40.36 | $83,940 | $75,020 | $108,120 | 28,240 | 27.38 | 1.26 |
| Columbus, OH | $40.34 | $83,900 | $67,720 | $105,770 | 30,510 | 27.60 | 1.27 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40.22 | $83,650 | $67,820 | $107,190 | 28,520 | 25.91 | 1.19 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $39.67 | $82,510 | $71,180 | $103,230 | 11,640 | 31.24 | 1.44 |
| Lima, OH | $39.15 | $81,440 | $64,090 | $97,350 | 1,630 | 32.63 | 1.50 |
| Sandusky, OH | $39.09 | $81,310 | $65,730 | $97,030 | 940 | 18.78 | 0.86 |
| Mansfield, OH | $39.09 | $81,300 | $62,580 | $101,450 | 1,160 | 23.77 | 1.09 |
| Toledo, OH | $38.96 | $81,050 | $67,810 | $103,210 | 7,890 | 27.06 | 1.25 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38.95 | $81,010 | $62,810 | $124,650 | 5,580 | 39.65 | 1.82 |
| Akron, OH | $38.83 | $80,770 | $66,980 | $101,210 | 8,040 | 25.17 | 1.16 |
| Springfield, OH | $38.49 | $80,060 | $60,760 | $98,330 | 1,060 | 23.16 | 1.07 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $38.27 | $79,610 | $66,470 | $103,190 | 3,830 | 23.49 | 1.08 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $37.83 | $78,680 | $63,290 | $97,680 | 4,090 | 25.55 | 1.18 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $37.63 | $78,280 | $60,260 | $107,410 | 1,680 | 28.82 | 1.33 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37.21 | $77,400 | $62,070 | $91,170 | 1,190 | 32.88 | 1.51 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $39.12 | $81,370 | $63,760 | $97,830 | 4,510 | 18.24 | 0.84 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38.20 | $79,460 | $62,940 | $96,010 | 3,630 | 14.53 | 0.67 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38.08 | $79,200 | $64,520 | $99,140 | 3,320 | 24.34 | 1.12 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37.79 | $78,610 | $63,750 | $106,180 | 4,700 | 28.77 | 1.32 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $39.67 | $82,510 | 143,730 | 1.19 |
| Indiana | $40.14 | $83,500 | 68,980 | 0.99 |
| Kentucky | $38.96 | $81,040 | 50,300 | 1.16 |
| Michigan | $45.34 | $94,300 | 104,950 | 1.10 |
| Pennsylvania | $46.36 | $96,430 | 146,520 | 1.11 |
| West Virginia | $38.52 | $80,130 | 23,430 | 1.54 |
See the national page for Registered Nurses (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.