OH · Toledo · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Toledo, OH

Pay for registered nurses in the Toledo area centers on $38.19 per hour, or about $79,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.41 and the upper quarter over $45.82. That ranks 267th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 217th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Toledo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Toledo.

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Registered Nurse pay in Toledo, OH

The metro median is 2% below the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,010 registered nurses employed in the Toledo metro area, 27.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.74$66,02029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.41$75,73019% below U.S. median
Median$38.19$79,44015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.82$95,3102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.84$99,5106% above U.S. median

How Toledo ranks

  • 267th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 217th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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.

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What your pay buys in Toledo

  • Overall prices in Toledo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.19 median hour buys what $41.76 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 Toledo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,375
  • Per year: $68,742
  • Per month: $5,728

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

Travel assignment per diem in Toledo

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Toledo as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH

$77k–$164k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888912700
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH

$36.00–$44.75/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 112310
New this week
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Per diemPosted today

PRN Admissions RN

Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH

$36.00–$40.00/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 112226
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

RN, NICU

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH

$37.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR226431
New this week
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Hospitals in Toledo

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH		Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc
Toledo, OH		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Toledo, OH		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lucas County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Lucas County (5 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Taylor, MI42 mi$42.78/hr61,544
Ann Arbor, MI43 mi$45.22/hr122,925
Westland, MI46 mi$42.78/hr82,745
Dearborn, MI49 mi$42.78/hr106,377
Dearborn Heights, MI49 mi$42.78/hr61,040
Livonia, MI52 mi$42.78/hr93,113

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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.

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

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Toledo

Toledo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Toledo, OH?

Registered Nurses in the Toledo metro area have a median pay of $38.19 per hour, about $79,440 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $45.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Toledo a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Toledo ranks 217th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 267th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Toledo?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, led by Promedica Toledo Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Toledo 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 Toledo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Lucas 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 Toledo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Toledo is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Toledo?

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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

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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

  1. NursePermanent
    $77k–$164k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse- (Outpatient Mental Health) Methadone Treatment Program OTPPermanent
    $73k–$146k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH · posted today

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