salary$83,650 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,190per year
Jobs in the area28,520people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 19.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $83,650 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $67,820 and $107,190.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 19.8% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.