2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in Cincinnati, OH 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Cincinnati, with comparison against Ohio and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$70,980

Hourly

$34.13

Weekly

$1,365

Monthly

$5,915

Take-home est.

$4,377/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$34.13

Weekly

$1,365

Monthly

$5,915

Annual

$70,980

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Cincinnati, OH$70,980$34.13Local estimate
Ohio average$70,980$34.13Cincinnati is in line with
National baseline$78,000$37.50Cincinnati is 9% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$51,106$24.57
25th percentile$61,043$29.35
Median estimate$70,980$34.13
75th percentile$80,917$38.90
90th percentile$93,694$45.05

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Ohio state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Cincinnati, OH

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in Cincinnati, OH (already adjusted for cost of living).

$70,980
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$70,980

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$18,455

State: 4.0% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$52,525

~ $4,377 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Cincinnati, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is in line with the Ohio specialty average and 9% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Cincinnati, OH?

The 2026 estimate is $70,980 per year, or about $34.13 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is Cincinnati a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

Cincinnati is estimated to be in line with the Ohio average and 9% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Cincinnati?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Ohio state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $52,525 per year, or $4,377 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

2026 Ohio Special Report

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