Nurse Practitioners Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $122,820 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.05
10th percentile $41,110
90th percentile $140,140
Employed locally 740
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,110
    25th
    $104,960
    50th (median)
    $122,820
    75th
    $129,830
    90th
    $140,140

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 172% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $130,100
    Cleveland, OH $128,300
    Columbus, OH $127,020
    Ohio $126,740
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $125,680
    Sandusky, OH $124,600

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,710
    Physicians, All Other$213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,690
    Pharmacists$134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Akron, OH is $59.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.34 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Akron, OH is 4.9% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Akron?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $41,110 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,960.