Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$42.86/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Ohio is $42.86 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$42.86/hour
Ohio
This is equal to the US average
$42.91/hour
United States
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Columbus, Ohio reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Columbus, Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Ohio average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $43 per hour — Columbus, Ohio pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio | $49 | $58 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Pennsylvania ($50). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Ohio average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $43 per hour — Wisconsin pays 41% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| Illinois | $47 | $54 |
| West Virginia | $47 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ohio?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($38). CoreMedical Group Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Ohio average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $43 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $42 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $41 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Dayton, OH
- 3x12 hrs
$32-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Dayton, OH
- 3x12 hrs
$32-42/hour
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Ohio
Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
