OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $81,250 -13% below national average (national: $93,600)
$86,110Mean Annual
$39Median Hourly
138,360Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$81,250
$66,060
10th pct.
$103,650
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$66,060$31.76
25th percentile$77,420$37.22
50th percentile (median)$81,250$39.06
75th percentile$97,440$46.84
90th percentile (top earners)$103,650$49.83
Mean (average)$86,110$41.40

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $81,250
California $140,330 +73%
Hawaii $136,320 +68%
Oregon $123,990 +53%
Washington $112,180 +38%
Alaska $110,690 +36%
New York $105,600 +30%
District of Columbia $104,550 +29%
New Jersey $102,730 +26%

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Related Occupations in Ohio

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Logisticians $81,400 9,270
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,950 3,010
Management Analysts $81,590 26,990
Dental Hygienists $81,620 8,500
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,640 2,570
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,540 5,330

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Ohio?

The mean registered nurses salary in Ohio is $86,110 per year. The median (middle) salary is $81,250 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Ohio?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $66,060 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $77,420 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $103,650 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $97,440 per year.

How does the Ohio Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Ohio is $81,250, which is -13% below national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes