How much does a nurse practitioner make in Columbus?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $59.89 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.89
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 281 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,960Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $150,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.89 | |
| 75th | $133,800 | $64.30 | |
| 90th | $150,300 | $72.24 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Cleveland, OH | $130,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 |
| Wheeling, WV | $128,600 |
| Akron, OH | $127,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $125,800 |
| Springfield, OH | $124,400 |
| Mansfield, OH | $121,900 |
| Toledo, OH | $121,800 |
| Sandusky, OH | $121,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $121,000 |
| Lima, OH | $120,400 |
| Canton, OH | $118,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $118,200 |
| Weirton, WV | $117,400 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $59.89 ($124,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $124,600 against $132,300 nationally, 6% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $124,900, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for nurse practitioner pay?
281 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.