Nurse Practitioner salary in Ohio
Nurse Practitioners in Ohio earn a median of $60.93 per hour, about $126,740 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $51.09 and $63.82 per hour. The highest median among Ohio metro areas is in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, at $62.55 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.93median pay per hour
- $126,740median pay per year
- 14,550nurse practitioners employed in Ohio
- #29of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Ohio: percentiles
| Level | Ohio per hour | Ohio per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.30 | $98,380 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $51.09 | $106,270 | $52.86 |
| Median | $60.93 | $126,740 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $63.82 | $132,750 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $74.17 | $154,270 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Ohio
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Ohio median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62.55 | $130,100 | 2,680 | 3% above | $65.59 |
| Cleveland, OH | $61.68 | $128,300 | 3,660 | 1% above | $65.67 |
| Columbus, OH | $61.07 | $127,020 | 2,920 | in line with | $63.97 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $60.42 | $125,680 | 920 | 1% below | $65.18 |
| Sandusky, OH | $59.91 | $124,600 | 110 | 2% below | $67.10 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $59.86 | $124,510 | 390 | 2% below | $66.95 |
| Toledo, OH | $59.71 | $124,190 | 690 | 2% below | $65.29 |
| Springfield, OH | $59.48 | $123,720 | 120 | 2% below | $65.74 |
| Akron, OH | $59.05 | $122,820 | 740 | 3% below | $63.24 |
| Lima, OH | $58.06 | $120,760 | 140 | 5% below | $64.75 |
| Mansfield, OH | $57.64 | $119,880 | 120 | 5% below | $64.86 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $55.91 | $116,280 | 420 | 8% below | $63.97 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Ohio
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $61.67 | $128,280 | 1% above Ohio |
| Kentucky | $54.74 | $113,870 | 10% below Ohio |
| Michigan | $60.40 | $125,620 | 1% below Ohio |
| Pennsylvania | $61.25 | $127,400 | 1% above Ohio |
| West Virginia | $58.48 | $121,640 | 4% below Ohio |
What employers are posting in Ohio
- 10roles with published pay
- $67.82median pay per hour
- $50–$83typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 7 | $67.82 |
| Ohio State Wexner Medical Center | 3 | $54.41 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 10 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Ohio?
The median is $60.93 per hour, about $126,740 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $47.30 and the top 10% earn over $74.17 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Ohio city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Ohio metro areas, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has the highest median at $62.55 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Ohio rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Ohio ranks 29th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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