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 $46.33.
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
47% lower than the US average.
$46.33/hour
Ohio
4% lower than the US average.
$48.34/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$42/hour
This is 22% higher 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 Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on August 12, 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) - Manager
- Gentiva Hospice
- Columbus, OH
$75K-105K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
- Heartland Hospice
- Columbus, OH
$74K-88K/year
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