Nurse Practitioner Salary in Columbus, OH
Nurse Practitioners in the Columbus, OH metro area earn a median $124,580 a year — 6% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $93,773 take-home, or $7,814 a month.
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- Federal income tax$18,633
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,724
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,806
- Ohio income tax$2,644
- Take-home pay$93,773
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Columbus? City residents also pay Columbus’s city income tax — about $3,115 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $90,658 ($7,555 a month). Choose “Columbus” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Columbus, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $99,960 | $48.06 | $77,185 | $6,432 |
| 25th percentile | $102,750 | $49.40 | $79,071 | $6,589 |
| Median (50th) | $124,580 | $59.89 | $93,773 | $7,814 |
| 75th percentile | $133,750 | $64.30 | $99,788 | $8,316 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $150,250 | $72.24 | $110,612 | $9,218 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $124,580 buys in Columbus, OH
Prices in Columbus, OH are 4.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 12% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nurse practitioner's $93,773 take-home pay has the buying power of $98,223 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Columbus, OH has 1.4× the national concentration of nurse practitioner jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for nurse practitioners, adjusted for cost of living
Columbus, OH ranks #11 of 24 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 | $143,890 | $124,458 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $134,560 | $103,238 | $104,673 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $130,800 | $97,853 | $104,184 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $130,760 | $95,432 | $103,122 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $163,340 | $114,312 | $101,554 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 | $96,476 | $101,159 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $130,460 | $96,616 | $100,962 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $131,580 | $95,954 | $100,911 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $124,580 | $93,773 | $98,223 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 24 metros →
About the job: nurse practitioners
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +41.0% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Nurse Practitioner salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Cleveland, OH — $130,800
- Cincinnati, OH — $128,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Columbus, OH?
The median nurse practitioner salary in the Columbus, OH metro area is $124,580 a year, or about $59.89 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $102,750 and $133,750.
What is a nurse practitioner’s take-home pay in Columbus, OH?
On the median $124,580 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $93,773 a year ($7,814 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,644 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Columbus, OH a good place to work as a nurse practitioner?
Pay here is 6% below the national median of $132,300. Local prices are 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $98,223 would in a typical U.S. city. Columbus, OH ranks #11 of 24 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nurse practitioner afford rent in Columbus, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,179 a month ($1,416 for two bedrooms) — 15% of a median nurse practitioner’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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- Pharmacist — $133,960
- Registered Nurse — $83,900
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- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $61,910
- Pharmacy Technician — $45,240