OH · Columbus · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Columbus, OH

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Columbus area centers on $39.67 per hour, or about $82,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.54 and the upper quarter over $48.61. That ranks 182nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 232nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Columbus, OH

The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 26,790 registered nurses employed in the Columbus metro area, 24.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.19$73,20022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.54$80,16014% below U.S. median
Median$39.67$82,52012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.61$101,1108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.08$104,17011% above U.S. median

How Columbus ranks

  • 182nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 232nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Ohio metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Columbus

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.67 median hour buys what $41.55 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,428
  • Per year: $71,406
  • Per month: $5,950

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Columbus

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Doctors Hospital
Columbus, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ohio State University State Health System
Columbus, OH
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mount Carmel East & West
Columbus, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
Columbus, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry
Columbus, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
River Vista Health And Wellness Llc
Columbus, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Columbus, OH
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Newark, OH30 mi$39.67/hr51,424
Springfield, OH43 mi$37.11/hr58,138
Kettering, OH65 mi$38.94/hr57,028
Dayton, OH66 mi$38.94/hr136,346
Middletown, OH80 mi$39.32/hr52,291
Hamilton, OH93 mi$39.32/hr63,953

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Ohio · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Columbus, OH?

Nurse Informaticists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $39.67 per hour, about $82,520 a year. The middle half earn between $38.54 and $48.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Columbus a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Columbus ranks 232nd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 182nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Columbus?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, led by Doctors Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus as a nurse informaticist?

Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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