What RNs earn in Columbus
Registered nurses in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $83,900 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $80,070 and $101,360, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Columbus ranks #47 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $80,070 – $101,360 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $102,750 – $133,750 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $231,810 | $221,450 – $324,790 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,380 | $120,950 – $142,380 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Columbus nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,430 a month in Columbus, which is roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 30,510 RNs work in this metro, the #20 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 160 healthcare employers in Columbus, including 79 behavioral health facilities, 31 long-term care facilities, 20 dialysis centers and 18 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Columbus
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Nursing jobs in Ohio
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Columbus healthcare news
- 'Hope to Healing' quilts stolen from Columbus hospital10TV · Oct 6
- Columbus Marathon to raise funds for children’s hospitalNBC4 WCMH-TV · Oct 12
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship: How to watch, pre-tournament notes, storylines, morePGA Tour · Sep 17
- Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Offers Keepsake OrnamentsMidwest Medical Edition · Oct 3
- Two people rushed to hospital after jumping from second floor window during structure fireWSYX · Sep 27
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How much do registered nurses make in Columbus?
The median RN salary in the Columbus, OH metro is $83,900 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $80,070 and $101,360.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Columbus?
Nurse practitioners in the Columbus metro earn a median of $124,580 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Columbus?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,430 a month in Columbus, roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Columbus?
Hospitals in the Columbus area include Doctors Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Ohio State University State Health System, Grant Medical Center, Mount Carmel East & West. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Columbus?
Browse current Ohio openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Columbus can find you, and compare pay using the Ohio salary guide.