High-paying nursing jobs in Columbus

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 1,233 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $48,366 and $130,457 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbus, OH.

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Updated Sep 30, 2026
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Columbus, OH
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Job openings (Columbus)

Nurse Practitioner

Columbus

$84.16 per hour

Ohio

$90.87 per hour

Advanced Practice Provider

Columbus

$130,457 per year

Ohio

$132,015 per year

Registered Nurse

Columbus

$2,192 per week

Ohio

$1,668 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Columbus

$2,163 per week

Ohio

$2,046 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Columbus

$2,120 per week

Ohio

$2,119 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Columbus

$2,086 per week

Ohio

$2,089 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Columbus

$1,886 per week

Ohio

$1,886 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Columbus

$38.52 per hour

Ohio

$37.71 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Columbus

$29.06 per hour

Ohio

$30.26 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Columbus

$21.41 per hour

Ohio

$19.38 per hour

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