salary$83,900 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,770per year
Jobs in the area30,510people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Columbus?
OK. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 23.0% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Columbus, OH area is $83,900 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $67,720 and $105,770.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 23.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbus, OH metro area.