What RNs earn in Dayton
Registered nurses in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro earn a median of $82,510 a year, 15% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,380 and $99,740, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Dayton ranks #54 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,510 | $79,380 – $99,740 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,210 | $104,560 – $128,960 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $242,420 | $185,950 – $293,200 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Dayton nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,273 a month in Dayton, 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 11,640 RNs work in this metro, the #53 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 107 healthcare employers in Dayton, Kettering and Beavercreek, including 44 behavioral health facilities, 26 long-term care facilities, 15 dialysis centers and 14 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Dayton
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Nursing jobs in Dayton
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Dayton healthcare news
- Dayton activists urge progress on new public hospital boardWYSO Public Radio · Oct 9
- Fire destroys home near Dayton Children’s HospitalWHIO TV · Oct 4
- Mom says she left 5 kids alone with 15-year-old at boarded-up homeCincinnati Enquirer · Oct 6
- Dayton Children’s Hospital named to Best Children’s Hospitals listWKEF · Sep 15
- New hospital in West Dayton could take next step this monthYahoo · Oct 8
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How much do registered nurses make in Dayton?
The median RN salary in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro is $82,510 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,380 and $99,740.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Dayton?
Nurse practitioners in the Dayton metro earn a median of $118,210 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Dayton?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,273 a month in Dayton, roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Dayton?
Hospitals in the Dayton area include Dayton Va Medical Center, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Miami Valley Hospital, Access Hospital Dayton, LLC. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Dayton?
Browse current Ohio openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Dayton can find you, and compare pay using the Ohio salary guide.