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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Nurse Practitioners salary in Cincinnati, Ohio

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$130,100
Mean annual$121,290
Range (10th to 90th)$76,280 to $157,090
Cincinnati, Ohio employment2,680
State vs national+0.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Cincinnati nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$76,28025TH$108,850MEDIAN$130,10075TH$133,22090TH$157,090

The middle 50% of workers earn between $108,850 and $133,220, with a median of $130,100.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

  2. 02

    Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

  3. 03

    Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

  4. 04

    Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

  5. 05

    Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

  6. 06

    Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.

  7. 07

    Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

  8. 08

    Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

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Other metros in Ohio

How the Cincinnati metro compares to other major Ohio metro areas for nurse practitioners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Cincinnati, Ohio?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in the Cincinnati metropolitan area is $130,100.
Does Cincinnati pay more than the Ohio state average for Nurse Practitioners?
The Cincinnati metro median is +2.7% versus the Ohio state median of $126,740.
How does Cincinnati compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
The Cincinnati metro median is +0.1% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Cincinnati?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $76,280 and the 90th-percentile at $157,090 for the Cincinnati metro area.
What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Cincinnati CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.