Toledo, Ohio

Nursing in ToledoPay, hospitals and openings.

Thinking about a nursing job in Toledo? This guide pulls together what matters before you apply — what RNs actually earn here, what it costs to live here, which hospitals are hiring, and where to look next.

$81,050Median RN pay
7,890RNs employed
$1,0762-bed rent / month
65Employers listed
Nursing in Toledo, OH: median RN pay $81,050

What RNs earn in Toledo

Registered nurses in the Toledo, OH metro earn a median of $81,050 a year, 17% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $78,410 and $98,890, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Toledo ranks #58 for median RN pay.

RoleMedianTypical range
Registered Nurse$81,050$78,410 – $98,890
Nurse Practitioner$121,780$104,480 – $131,260
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)$248,100$204,540 – $294,780

Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.

Cost of living and the Toledo nursing market

Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,076 a month in Toledo, which is roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.

About 7,890 RNs work in this metro, the #60 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 65 healthcare employers in Toledo, including 26 behavioral health facilities, 15 long-term care facilities, 14 dialysis centers and 5 hospitals.

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Common questions about nursing in Toledo

How much do registered nurses make in Toledo?

The median RN salary in the Toledo, OH metro is $81,050 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $78,410 and $98,890.

What do nurse practitioners earn in Toledo?

Nurse practitioners in the Toledo metro earn a median of $121,780 a year.

Can a nurse afford to live in Toledo?

A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,076 a month in Toledo, roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes.

Which hospitals hire nurses in Toledo?

Hospitals in the Toledo area include Promedica Toledo Hospital, Mercy St Vincent Medical Center, University of Toledo Medical Center, Nationwide Children'S Hospital Toledo, LLC, Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.

How do I find a nursing job in Toledo?

Browse current Ohio openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Toledo can find you, and compare pay using the Ohio salary guide.