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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Akron, Ohio

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$124,680/ year

Median Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH

$79,540
10th
$97,000
25th
$124,680
Median
$157,000
75th
$191,540
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$124,680
Total compensation (est.)
$143,382
Bonus range
$4,850 – $18,840
Mean salary
$132,161

How This Compares

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Akron, OH median
$124,680
Ohio median
$127,174-2.0%
National median
$124,680

Cost of living in Akron is 0% below the national average. Salary of $124,680 here is equivalent to $124,680 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$89,770-28.0%
3-5 years
$113,459-9.0%
6-10 years
$139,642+12.0%
10+ years
$172,058+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$109,718-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$124,680
Enterprise (5,000+)
$147,122+18.0%

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Nurse Practitioner Salaries in Nearby Cities

Columbus, OH$110,965/yr
Cleveland, OH$105,978/yr
Cincinnati, OH$107,225/yr
Toledo, OH$124,680/yr
Dayton, OH$124,680/yr

Related Jobs in Akron

Registered Nurse$81,220/yr
Physician Assistant$126,010/yr
Physical Therapist$97,720/yr
Occupational Therapist$93,180/yr
Pharmacist$132,750/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$60/hr
Monthly gross$10,390/mo
25th percentile$97,000/yr
75th percentile$157,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Ohio Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.5%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioner salary in Akron?

The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Akron is $124,680 per year, with a range from $97,000 at the 25th percentile to $157,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Nurse Practitioner pay in Akron compare to the national average?

Nurse Practitioner salaries in Akron are 0% above the national median of $124,680. After adjusting for Akron's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $124,680 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Nurse Practitioner salaries in Akron?

In Akron, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Nurse Practitioner roles start around $79,540, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $191,540 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Akron a good place for Nurse Practitioner jobs?

Akron offers a Nurse Practitioner median of $124,680, which is 0% above the US median of $124,680. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Akron is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Nurse Practitioner salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Nurse Practitioner in Akron is $157,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.