What RNs earn in Cincinnati
Registered nurses in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $83,650 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $80,530 and $102,620, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Cincinnati ranks #48 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $80,530 – $102,620 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $111,320 – $136,690 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $221,170 | $191,360 – $234,640 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Cincinnati nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,353 a month in Cincinnati, which is roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 28,520 RNs work in this metro, the #26 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 189 healthcare employers in Cincinnati, including 70 long-term care facilities, 58 behavioral health facilities, 27 dialysis centers and 19 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Cincinnati
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Nursing jobs in Cincinnati
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Cincinnati healthcare news
- Measles exposure reported at Cincinnati Children's Hospital emergency departmentWLWT · Sep 18
- From learning to teaching: Bridget Verkamp's full-circle co-op journeyUniversity of Cincinnati · Sep 25
- SB I-75 cruiser crash sends Cincinnati police officer to hospitalFOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 25
- Cincinnati Reds host ‘reverse card signing’ with young fansNBC News · Sep 21
- Cincinnati Children's again ranks top pediatric hospital in the stateCincinnati Enquirer · Sep 15
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How much do registered nurses make in Cincinnati?
The median RN salary in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro is $83,650 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $80,530 and $102,620.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Cincinnati?
Nurse practitioners in the Cincinnati metro earn a median of $128,700 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Cincinnati?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,353 a month in Cincinnati, roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Cincinnati?
Hospitals in the Cincinnati area include Christ Hospital, Cincinnati Va Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital, Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Cincinnati?
Browse current Ohio openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Cincinnati can find you, and compare pay using the Ohio salary guide.