Nurse Practitioner Salary in Ohio: $130,198 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Ohio's 67 metropolitan areas, the average median nurse practitioner pay sits at $130,198/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1171. Because Ohio sits at BEA RPP 90.7 (9% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $143,548 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Cleveland ($130,800), Cincinnati ($128,700), Akron ($127,090).
In 2026, nurse practitioners in Ohio are projected to earn an average median salary of $130,198, which is about 4.9% lower than the national median of $136,864. Cleveland leads the state with a salary of $135,313, while Solon has the lowest at $115,827, revealing a significant salary gap of $19,486 that is influenced by factors such as cost of living, demand for healthcare services, and local healthcare policies. Ohio's requirements for state licensing and compliance with scope of practice laws are vital considerations for aspiring nurse practitioners. Currently, the state allows NPs to perform a variety of services but may impose certain supervision requirements which can affect practice settings. The demand for healthcare providers in urban areas, particularly in cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati, drives job opportunities, enhancing the overall job market outlook. With a projected annual growth rate of 3.45% for nurse practitioner roles from 2025, the profession is expected to remain in demand as healthcare needs evolve. Overall, Ohio presents a stable employment picture for nurse practitioners, although variations in salary and work environments exist across different cities.
Ohio Nurse Practitioner Salary Range
Overall salary range in Ohio: $79,708 (lowest entry-level) to $171,900 (highest top earner)
Ohio vs National Average
Ohio nurse practitioners earn 4.87% less than the national median ($-6,666/year difference).
Ohio Nurse Practitioner Salary Distribution (2026)
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Ohio range from $100,455 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $160,047 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $130,198. The Ohio median is $6,666 below the US national median of $136,864. The average hourly rate is $62.60/hr. Approximately 13,937 nurse practitioners are employed across 67 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$103,153
2025 BLS Actual
$125,856
2026 Current Est.
$130,198
2019–2027 Growth
+30.6%
Salary Trajectory for Nurse Practitioners in Ohio (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.45% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $103,153 | Actual |
| 2020 | $104,935 | Actual |
| 2021 | $103,645 | Actual |
| 2022 | $115,088 | Actual |
| 2023 | $123,778 | Actual |
| 2024 | $126,317 | Actual |
| 2025 | $125,856 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $130,198 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $134,690 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Ohio metropolitan area, the median nurse practitioner salary grew 22.0% from $103,153 (2019) to $125,856 (2025). At a 3.45% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $134,690 by 2027 — a total increase of $31,537 (30.57%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Ohio metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.45% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Ohio
Lowest Paying Cities in Ohio
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Solon | $115,827 |
| Centerville | $115,845 |
| Avon Lake | $116,102 |
| Wadsworth | $116,187 |
| Tiffin | $116,282 |
Best Value Cities for Nurse Practitioners in Ohio
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Ohio cities offer the most purchasing power for nurse practitioners.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $135,313 | 93.923 | $144,068 |
| Youngstown | $125,143 | 87.394 | $143,194 |
| Springfield | $128,733 | 90.482 | $142,275 |
| Mansfield | $126,075 | 88.872 | $141,861 |
| Akron | $131,475 | 93.37 | $140,811 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $100,455 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $130,198 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $160,047 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Ohio metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 67 Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $135,313 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $133,140 |
| 3 | Akron | $131,475 |
| 4 | Columbus | $128,878 |
| 5 | Springfield | $128,733 |
| 6 | Lorain | $127,387 |
| 7 | Parma | $127,039 |
| 8 | Cuyahoga Falls | $126,519 |
| 9 | Hamilton | $126,081 |
| 10 | Mansfield | $126,075 |
| 11 | Toledo | $125,981 |
| 12 | Warren | $125,449 |
| 13 | Sandusky | $125,412 |
| 14 | Lakewood | $125,392 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $125,225 |
| 16 | Lancaster | $125,186 |
| 17 | Zanesville | $125,177 |
| 18 | Youngstown | $125,143 |
| 19 | Westlake | $124,961 |
| 20 | Middletown | $124,912 |
| 21 | Grove City | $124,551 |
| 22 | Lima | $124,502 |
| 23 | Delaware | $124,452 |
| 24 | Gahanna | $124,433 |
| 25 | Westerville | $124,355 |
| 26 | Huber Heights | $124,061 |
| 27 | North Ridgeville | $123,963 |
| 28 | North Royalton | $123,787 |
| 29 | North Olmsted | $123,348 |
| 30 | Reynoldsburg | $123,132 |
| 31 | Strongsville | $122,722 |
| 32 | Beavercreek | $122,479 |
| 33 | Canton | $122,454 |
| 34 | Dayton | $122,288 |
| 35 | Brunswick | $121,958 |
| 36 | Wooster | $121,958 |
| 37 | Elyria | $121,768 |
| 38 | Shaker Heights | $121,521 |
| 39 | Medina | $121,440 |
| 40 | Dublin | $121,049 |
| 41 | Fairfield | $121,040 |
| 42 | Mentor | $120,912 |
| 43 | Massillon | $120,793 |
| 44 | Kettering | $120,640 |
| 45 | Mason | $120,384 |
| 46 | Avon | $120,234 |
| 47 | Marion | $120,052 |
| 48 | Stow | $120,041 |
| 49 | Newark | $119,973 |
| 50 | Findlay | $119,846 |
| 51 | Green | $119,661 |
| 52 | Barberton | $119,661 |
| 53 | Austintown | $119,611 |
| 54 | Cleveland Heights | $119,592 |
| 55 | Upper Arlington | $119,435 |
| 56 | Xenia | $119,435 |
| 57 | Hilliard | $119,289 |
| 58 | Oxford | $118,917 |
| 59 | Chillicothe | $118,660 |
| 60 | Perrysburg | $118,225 |
| 61 | Trotwood | $118,186 |
| 62 | Athens | $116,936 |
| 63 | Tiffin | $116,282 |
| 64 | Wadsworth | $116,187 |
| 65 | Avon Lake | $116,102 |
| 66 | Centerville | $115,845 |
| 67 | Solon | $115,827 |
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Written by Maria Gonzalez, MSN, NP-C
Career Analyst
Maria has 10 years of experience in adult healthcare. She works in a community health clinic. Her specialty is chronic disease management.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.45% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 nurse practitioner compensation across Ohio. State averages are employment-weighted across 67 metro areas — larger metro areas with more nurse practitionerscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.45%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for nurse practitioners (SOC 29-1171).
Compiled and verified by Maria Gonzalez, MSN, NP-C, a licensed nurse practitioner with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov