salary$124,580 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,250per year
Jobs in the area3,140people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 15.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Columbus
Registered NurseLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Columbus, OH area is $124,580 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $99,960 and $150,250.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 15.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbus, OH metro area.