Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$43.02/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Ohio is $43.02 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $46.41.
Last updated on April 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$43.02/hour
Ohio
8% lower than the US average.
$46.41/hour
United States
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Beachwood, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Ohio?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Ohio?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | $49 | $49 |
| Hospice | $43 | $43 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $42 | $46 |
| Med Surg | $41 | $42 |
| Behavioral Health | $36 | $36 |
| Rehabilitation | $34 | $51 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $63 | $81 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Illinois | $49 | $59 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Michigan | $41 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Ohio?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Ohio?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $44 | $44 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $42 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $39 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $49 |
| Insight Global | $32 | $32 |
| Elara Caring | $11 | $11 |
Last updated on April 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Rehabilitation Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Rehabilitation Nurse Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo
- Clyde, OH
$49+/hour
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Rehabilitation Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Rehabilitation Nurse Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo
- Waterville, OH
$49+/hour
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Manager
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Manager
- Elara Caring
- Mentor, OH
$78K-100K/year
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
- Elara Caring
- Toledo, OH
$78K-100K/year
View job details for Hospice RN
Staff Position
Hospice RN
- Core Medical-Perm
- Greenville, OH
- 5x8 hrs
$85K-90K/year
approximately $40-44/hrPosted 1 day ago
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