Registered Nurses Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,980 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.97
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $106,920
Employed locally 4,510
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $72,790
    50th (median)
    $78,980
    75th
    $94,150
    90th
    $106,920

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,980
    Pharmacists $134,760
    Physicians, All Other $214,110
    Nurse Practitioners $120,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southern Ohio is $37.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southern Ohio is 15.6% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,790.