Average Registered Nurse Salary

$48.85/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH is $48.85 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Ohio average of $44.57.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.85/hour

Columbus, OH

8% higher than the US average.

$44.57/hour

Ohio

1% lower than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities

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Georgetown, Kentucky

$30/hour

This is 62% lower than the Columbus average of $48.85.

Lexington, Kentucky

$30/hour

This is 62% lower than the Columbus average of $48.85.

Frankfort, Kentucky

$42/hour

This is 17% lower than the Columbus average of $48.85.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Columbus, OH average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$46

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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