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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$91,580
- Cincinnati$89,940
- Columbus$88,780
- Dayton$88,720
- Toledo$86,600
- Akron$86,060
- Mansfield$85,330
- Canton$85,060
- Lima$82,900
- Sandusky$82,160
- Springfield$80,970
- Youngstown$80,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $91,580 | $83,940 | $81,370 | $68,884 | 94 |
| Cincinnati | $89,940 | $83,650 | $80,530 | $68,446 | 95 |
| Columbus | $88,780 | $83,900 | $80,070 | $67,061 | 95 |
| Dayton | $88,720 | $82,510 | $79,380 | $67,022 | 93 |
| Toledo | $86,600 | $81,050 | $78,410 | $65,642 | 91 |
| Akron | $86,060 | $80,770 | $79,220 | $65,290 | 93 |
| Mansfield | $85,330 | $81,300 | $76,360 | $65,028 | 89 |
| Canton | $85,060 | $79,610 | $77,330 | $64,639 | 89 |
| Lima | $82,900 | $81,440 | $77,890 | $64,062 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $82,160 | $81,310 | $71,650 | $63,778 | 89 |
| Springfield | $80,970 | $80,060 | $75,340 | $62,058 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $80,010 | $78,680 | $74,170 | $61,152 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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