Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Ohio is $46.83 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $50.79.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$46.83/hour
Ohio
8% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Toledo, Ohio pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Beachwood, Ohio ($34) and Cleveland, Ohio ($34). Toledo, Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Ohio average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Toledo, Ohio pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo, Ohio | $41 | $48 |
| Beachwood, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Ohio?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Nursing specialties in Ohio, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Rehabilitation ($47) and Long Term Care ($47). Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Ohio average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Skilled Nursing earns 1% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $47 | $51 |
| Rehabilitation | $47 | $51 |
| Long Term Care | $47 | $51 |
| Nursing Home | $46 | $51 |
| Manager | $44 | $51 |
| Hospice | $43 | $43 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $42 | $46 |
| Med Surg | $41 | $42 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Ohio compare to nearby states?
New York pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Virginia ($53). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Ohio average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — New York pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62 | $75 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $62 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $42 | $47 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Ohio?
Select Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by WellBe Senior Medical ($46) and CoreCivic ($44). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Ohio average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Select Medical pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $46 | $48 |
| WellBe Senior Medical | $46 | $46 |
| CoreCivic | $44 | $44 |
| Elara Caring | $42 | $42 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $42 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $48 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on October 7, 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) - Director of Nursing
- Heartland Hospice
- Zanesville, OH
$98K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Heartland Hospice
- Portsmouth, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital-Cincinnati North
- Cincinnati, OH
$41-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati
- Cincinnati, OH
$41-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- WellBe Senior Medical
- Brecksville, OH
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