Registered Nurses Salary in Ohio
Registered Nurses in Ohio earn a median of $82,510 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 143,730
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,980; the top 10% earn over $105,290. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Critical Care Nurses$82,510 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,950 median in Ohio
- Acute Care Nurses$82,510 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$127,730 median in Ohio
- Nurse Practitioners$124,870 median in Ohio
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$377,480 median in Ohio
Registered Nurses pay in Ohio
How much do registered nurses make in Ohio?
The median is $82,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,980 and the top 10% earn over $105,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.