Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 2,330.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Cleveland-Elyria earn an average of $118,250 per year or $56.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Nurse Practitioners who work in Cleveland-Elyria is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Cleveland-Elyria is 1%.

Rankings for Cleveland-Elyria

  • Ranks #1 in Ohio for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Ohio for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #134 in the nation for salary and #235 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Ohio

Cleveland-Elyria Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,250 or $56.85 per hour which is 5% more than the Ohio average salary of $112,490.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.85$54.085.12%
Annual Salary$118,250$112,4905.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cleveland-Elyria Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,250 or $56.85 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.85$56.750.18%
Annual Salary$118,250$118,0400.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Cleveland-Elyria earns an average annual salary of $127,151 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $112,490. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cleveland-Elyria is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cleveland-Elyria residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $112,490.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $122,685.
  • Cleveland-Elyria average salary is $118,250.
  • Cleveland-Elyria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $127,151.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cleveland-Elyria$118,25093.00%$127,151
Ohio$112,49091.69%$122,685
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Cleveland-Elyria, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,800 and $131,570 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $135,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $98,900, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year233Under $98,900
15%2 – 4 years350$98,900 – $101,800
25%5 – 9 years582$101,800 – $106,480
25%10 – 14 years582$106,480 – $131,570
15%15 – 20 years350$106,480 – $135,180
10%20+ years233Above $135,180
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $118,250, Cleveland-Elyria Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($210,280), and Nurse Midwives ($121,640).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($32,810), LPNs ($50,920), Registered Nurses ($74,900), and Nursing Instructors ($84,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$210,280
Nurse Midwives$121,640
Nurse Practitioners$118,250
Nursing Instructors $84,790
Registered Nurses$74,900
LPNs$50,920
Nursing Assistants$32,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cleveland-Elyria Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 2,330.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,250 per year or $56.85 per hour in Cleveland-Elyria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cleveland-Elyria Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $127,151 per year or $61 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Cleveland-Elyria are Nurse Anesthetists($210,280), Nurse Midwives($121,640), Nurse Practitioners($118,250).


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