Nurse Practitioners Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $130,100 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.55
10th percentile $76,280
90th percentile $157,090
Employed locally 2,680
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,280
    25th
    $108,850
    50th (median)
    $130,100
    75th
    $133,220
    90th
    $157,090

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 164% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 64% 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
    Cleveland, OH $128,300
    Columbus, OH $127,020
    Ohio $126,740
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $125,680
    Sandusky, OH $124,600
    Canton-Massillon, OH $124,510

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,950
    Physicians, All Other $315,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,890
    Pharmacists $135,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Cincinnati?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $62.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.13 or more per hour.

    Is Cincinnati above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 0.7% above 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $76,280 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,850.