$83,940 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,120per year
Jobs in the area28,240people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Cleveland, OH area is $83,940 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $75,020 and $108,120.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.