Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $124,870 | $135,791 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.03 | $65.28 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,558.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $124,635 | $97,000 | $150,350 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $118,211 | $92,000 | $142,600 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Ohio is $124,870, or about $60.03 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Ohio is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Ohio typically earn from $97,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 15,400 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $124,870, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.