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Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH
$77k–$164k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Dayton, OH
Pay for registered nurses in the Dayton area centers on $38.94 per hour, or about $80,990 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.00 and the upper quarter over $46.45. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. That ranks 223rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 208th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Dayton and what they pay.
- $38.94median pay per hour, Dayton
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 11,160registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Dayton
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RN Clinical Outcomes Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH
$77k–$164k/ year
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RN - Operating Room
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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RN - 4100 Intermediate Care
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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Adv. Skills RN - ICU (FT - Nights)
ScionHealth · Dayton, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Dayton, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Dayton, OH
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Registered Nurse RN
Amedisys · Dayton, OH
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RN - 4 West ICU Step Down
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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RN Resource 1152 24 - Adult Psych
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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RN Infection Control Specialist (Non-Exempt)-Patient Quality and Safety
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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RN - Medical ICU
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
ScionHealth · Dayton, OH
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RN - 6100 Med Surg
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 11,160 registered nurses employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 29.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.23 | $67,040 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.00 | $76,960 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.94 | $80,990 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.45 | $96,620 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.68 | $103,330 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Dayton ranks
- 223rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 208th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 Ohio metro areas
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 Dayton
- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.94 median hour buys what $42.01 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.
Estimate your Dayton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,402
- Per year: $70,092
- Per month: $5,841
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dayton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Dayton
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Va Medical Center Dayton, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kettering Health Dayton Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton Dayton, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Montgomery County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering, OH | 7 mi | $38.94/hr | 57,028 |
| Middletown, OH | 21 mi | $39.32/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 24 mi | $37.11/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 33 mi | $39.32/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 47 mi | $39.32/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 66 mi | $39.67/hr | 933,263 |
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License and tax basics in Ohio
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Dayton, OH?
Registered Nurses in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $38.94 per hour, about $80,990 a year. The middle half earn between $37.00 and $46.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dayton a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 208th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 223rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Dayton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Dayton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dayton.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton as a registered nurse?
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.
Is Dayton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Dayton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Dayton?
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Your RN pay reportDayton, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationDayton, OH · 7 postings$56.13/ hr$35–$79
- CommonSpirit HealthSpringfield, OH · 3 postings$46.52/ hr$37–$56
- Kettering Network ServicesHuber Heights, OH · 3 wage offers$45.29/ hr$38–$55
- Select MedicalCleveland, OH · 11 postings$44.45/ hr$33–$55
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$45.00High$66
28 RN postings with published pay in Ohio, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 28 RN roles
- NursePermanent$77k–$164k/ year
- Registered Nurse- (Outpatient Mental Health) Methadone Treatment Program OTPPermanent$73k–$146k/ year
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