Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Columbus, OH
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH is $32.83 per hour. This is 41% lower than the Ohio average of $46.37.
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
49% lower than the US average.
$46.37/hour
Ohio
5% lower than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
Detroit, Michigan
$44/hour
This is 25% higher than the Columbus average of $32.83.
Beckley, West Virginia
$30/hour
This is 11% lower than the Columbus average of $32.83.
Somerset, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 11% lower than the Columbus average of $32.83.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus?
WellBe Senior Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($35). For comparison, the Columbus, OH average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — WellBe Senior Medical pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| WellBe Senior Medical | $46 | $46 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- WellBe Senior Medical
- Columbus, OH
$37-54/hour
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