Nurse Practitioner Salary in Ohio: $124,870 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Ohio earn a median of $124,870 per year — $60.03 an hour — $7,430 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #46 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Ohio NPs earn between $100,780 and $154,680. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Ohio NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Ohio NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Ohio
The median NP in Ohio out-earns the median RN by $42,360 per year (51%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Ohio With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Ohio side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Ohio | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $124,870 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $60.03/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $100,780 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $134,750 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $154,680 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 15,400 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Ohio’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Ohio?
NPs in Ohio earn a median of $124,870 per year — $60.03 per hour — $7,430 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Ohio #46 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Ohio?
The median NP in Ohio earns $124,870 versus $82,510 for the median RN — a difference of $42,360 per year (51%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Ohio?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Ohio, the 10th percentile is $100,780 and the 25th percentile is $106,670. Most NPs move toward the $124,870 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Ohio?
15,400 nurse practitioners are employed in Ohio per the BLS May 2025 estimates.