May 2025 BLS wage benchmark
Registered Nurse Salary in Columbus, OH 2026
BLS gross wage benchmarks and a separate estimated take-home calculation for registered nurse roles in Columbus, compared with Ohio and national benchmarks.
BLS May 2025 reports an $88,780 mean annual wage and $42.68 mean hourly wage for registered nurses in the Columbus metro area.
BLS mean annual wage
$88,780
Hourly
$42.68
Weekly
$1,707
Monthly
$7,398
Take-home est.
$5,475/mo
Quick answer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) reports a mean registered nurse wage of $88,780 per year, or $42.68 per hour, for the Columbus, OH metro area. TrueNursePay's simplified take-home estimate is about $5,475 per month.
The metro mean is 1% above the Ohio mean and 12% below the national mean in the same BLS release. The employment estimate was 30,510 registered nurses. Actual offers vary by employer, unit, shift differential, experience, benefits, and overtime.
Metro mean hourly
$42.68
Metro mean annual
$88,780
Estimated take-home
$5,475/mo
Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay
Hourly
$42.68
Weekly
$1,707
Monthly
$7,398
Annual
$88,780
Compared with state and national averages
| Benchmark | Annual | Hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $88,780 | $42.68 | Local estimate |
| Ohio average | $87,730 | $42.18 | Columbus is 1% above |
| National baseline | $101,420 | $48.76 | Columbus is 12% below |
BLS wage percentiles
OEWS percentiles describe the wage distribution for this occupation and area. They are not experience tiers or guaranteed offer bands.
| Range | Annual pay | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,720 | $32.56 |
| 25th percentile | $80,070 | $38.50 |
| Median | $83,900 | $40.34 |
| 75th percentile | $101,360 | $48.73 |
| 90th percentile | $105,770 | $50.85 |
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.
2026 Columbus, Ohio pay update
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Is this pay good?
For Columbus, the BLS mean registered nurse salary is 1% above the Ohio specialty average and 12% 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.
What to compare before accepting an offer
Compare the base rate with shift differentials, overtime, benefits, commute, and the exact employer within the Columbus metro area.
FAQ
How much does a Registered Nurse make in Columbus, OH?
BLS May 2025 OEWS reports a mean wage of $88,780 per year, or $42.68 per hour, for registered nurses in the Columbus, OH metro area. This is a gross occupation-wide benchmark, not a guaranteed offer.
What is the hourly wage for a Registered Nurse in Columbus?
The BLS metro mean hourly wage is $42.68 before taxes. Use it as a comparison point, then account for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.
What is the annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbus?
The BLS metro mean annual wage is $88,780 before taxes. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.
Is Columbus a good place for Registered Nurse pay?
Columbus is 1% above the Ohio mean and 12% below the national mean in the same BLS release.
What is the estimated take-home pay in Columbus?
Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Ohio state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $65,697 per year, or $5,475 per month. This is not tax advice.
Where does this salary figure come from?
The gross wage benchmark comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. TrueNursePay separately applies simplified tax assumptions for take-home context. Page last updated August 19, 2026.
What should I compare before accepting a Registered Nurse offer in Columbus?
Compare the base rate with shift differentials, overtime, benefits, commute, and the exact employer within the Columbus metro area.
Data source and calculation method
Last updated August 19, 2026. Gross wage and employment benchmarks come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. Weekly and monthly figures are conversions of the mean annual wage. Take-home pay is a separate simplified TrueNursePay estimate and is not BLS data or tax advice.