verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$124,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.03/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
15,400
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,596 #32 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Ohio, explained

Nurse practitioners in Ohio earn a median of $124,870 per year ($60.03 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $100,780, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $154,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $124,870 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $124,870 is worth about $134,596 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #32 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$100,780
$48.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,870
$60.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$154,680
$74.37/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $124,870 $134,596
Michigan $131,450 $136,618 −$6,580
Pennsylvania $130,140 $133,378 −$5,270
Indiana $128,830 $138,039 −$3,960
West Virginia $127,320 $142,262 −$2,450
Kentucky $122,870 $136,281 +$2,000

Nurse Practitioner in Ohio: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Ohio?

Nurse practitioners in Ohio earn a median of $124,870 per year ($60.03 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Ohio pay nurse practitioners well?

At $124,870, Ohio pays 6% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 15,400 work in the state.

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