Average Registered Nurse Salary

$32.83/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH is $32.83 per hour. This is equal to the Ohio average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Columbus, OH compared to State and National Averages

$32.83/hour

Columbus, OH

13% lower than the US average.

$32.80/hour

Ohio

14% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$29/hour

This is 14% lower than the Columbus average of $32.83.

Frankfort, Kentucky

$30/hour

This is 8% lower than the Columbus average of $32.83.

Detroit, Michigan

$36/hour

This is 10% higher than the Columbus average of $32.83.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$35$35

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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