Nurse Practitioners pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $60.03 an hour ($124,870 a year). About 15,400 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Ohio ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.45 | $100,780 |
| 25% of workers | $51.29 | $106,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.03 | $124,870 |
| 75% of workers | $64.79 | $134,750 |
| 90% of workers | $74.37 | $154,680 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $130,800 | 3,320 |
| Cincinnati | $128,700 | 2,820 |
| Akron | $127,090 | 1,050 |
| Columbus | $124,580 | 3,140 |
| Springfield | $124,440 | 110 |
| Mansfield | $121,870 | 150 |
| Toledo | $121,780 | 800 |
| Sandusky | $121,230 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $120,970 | 400 |
| Lima | $120,350 | 210 |
| Canton-Massillon | $118,370 | 440 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $118,210 | 980 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,090 |
| Paramedics | $51,300 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,970 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $249,990 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $223,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $377,480 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $181,520 |
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