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Certified Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, OH
$110k–$172k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Cleveland, OH
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Cleveland area is $61.68 per hour ($128,300 a year), with the typical range running from $51.37 to $62.68. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Cleveland. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cleveland.
- $61.68median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $51–$63typical range per hour
- 3,660nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Cleveland
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Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, OH
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Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Float
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, OH
$110k–$172k/ year
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Get my free pay reportNurse Practitioner pay in Cleveland, OH
The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $60.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 3,660 nurse practitioners employed in the Cleveland metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.42 | $98,630 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.37 | $106,850 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.68 | $128,300 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.68 | $130,370 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.17 | $154,270 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Cleveland ranks
- 147th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 126th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 12 Ohio metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Cleveland
- Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.68 median hour buys what $65.67 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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 Cleveland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,220
- Per year: $111,024
- Per month: $9,252
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $159 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,673 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,749 |
Travel nurse practitioner 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 Cleveland
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uh Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital For Rehab Cleveland, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital Cleveland, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 Cuyahoga County
HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga County (7 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | $61.68/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 21 mi | $59.05/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 23 mi | $61.68/hr | 53,604 |
| Akron, OH | 29 mi | $59.05/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 49 mi | $59.86/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 60 mi | $55.91/hr | 59,123 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Cleveland, OH?
Nurse Practitioners in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $61.68 per hour, about $128,300 a year. The middle half earn between $51.37 and $62.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cleveland a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 126th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Cleveland?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Cleveland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cleveland.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland as a nurse practitioner?
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 Cleveland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationCleveland, OH · 7 postings$67.82/ hr$53–$103
- Ohio State Wexner Medical CenterOhio · 3 postings$54.41/ hr$49–$65
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
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2What they are offering now
Low$49Median$67.82High$83
10 NP postings with published pay in Ohio, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 NP roles
- Certified Nurse Practitioner - CardiologyPermanent$110k–$172k/ year
- Nurse Practitioner-Compensation & PensionPermanent$110k–$172k/ year
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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