Nurse Practitioners pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $59.07 an hour ($122,870 a year). About 4,770 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.01 | $95,710 |
| 25% of workers | $51.08 | $106,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.07 | $122,870 |
| 75% of workers | $63.81 | $132,720 |
| 90% of workers | $78.35 | $162,960 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $128,780 | 150 |
| Paducah | $124,200 | 110 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $123,070 | 540 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $122,900 | 1,580 |
| Elizabethtown | $115,540 | 90 |
| Bowling Green | $112,970 | 150 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Physician Assistants | $120,760 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,730 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $241,530 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $169,390 |
| Pharmacists | $136,530 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,710 |
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