Nurse Practitioners pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for nurse practitioners is $59.09 an hour ($122,900 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($122,870).
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.04 | $104,090 |
| 25% of workers | $51.55 | $107,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.09 | $122,900 |
| 75% of workers | $66.27 | $137,830 |
| 90% of workers | $76.86 | $159,860 |
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 (this page) | $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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,850 |
| Pharmacists | $143,920 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,260 |
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