SOC 29-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Registered Nurses — Springfield
Springfield, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Springfield, OH is $80,060 per year, 17.9% below the national median of $97,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Springfield, OH is $80,060 per year, 17.9% below the national median of $97,550. Half of workers earn between $75,340 and $86,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,760 and the ninetieth at $98,330.
Employment stands at 1,060, or 23.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $83,940. Of the 205 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,760 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $75,340 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $80,060 | −17.9% |
| 75th | $86,300 | −11.5% |
| 90th | $98,330 | +0.8% |
| Mean | $80,970 | −17.0% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,060 goes as far as $86,272 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,272US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,060 a year, 17.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,760 to $98,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $83,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Registered Nurses in Springfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $80,060, or $38.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $97,550, so pay in Springfield, OH is 17.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, OH earns more than $98,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cleveland, at $83,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,060 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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