What RNs earn in Cleveland
Registered nurses in the Cleveland, OH metro earn a median of $83,940 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,370 and $102,500, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Cleveland ranks #45 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $81,370 – $102,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | $107,500 – $134,750 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $231,830 | $231,830 – $273,850 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Cleveland nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,279 a month in Cleveland, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 28,240 RNs work in this metro, the #27 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 98 healthcare employers in Cleveland, including 60 behavioral health facilities, 19 long-term care facilities, 10 dialysis centers and 9 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Cleveland
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Cleveland
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Cleveland healthcare news
- Rami Hazzi, M.D., Named New Leader of Cleveland Clinic Euclid HospitalCleveland Clinic · Sep 30
- Striking Cleveland Clinic Lutheran workers lose health insuranceCleveland.com · Oct 1
- Newsweek Ranks Cleveland Clinic One of World’s Top Hospitals for Specialized CareCleveland Clinic · Oct 7
- Cleveland Clinic cancels healthcare for striking Lutheran Hospital workersFOX 8 News · Oct 2
- Lutheran Hospital workers ratify contract with Cleveland ClinicCleveland 19 News · Oct 8
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How much do registered nurses make in Cleveland?
The median RN salary in the Cleveland, OH metro is $83,940 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,370 and $102,500.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Cleveland?
Nurse practitioners in the Cleveland metro earn a median of $130,800 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Cleveland?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,279 a month in Cleveland, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Cleveland?
Hospitals in the Cleveland area include Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital, Metrohealth System. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Cleveland?
Browse current Ohio openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Cleveland can find you, and compare pay using the Ohio salary guide.