Nurse Practitioner salary in Kentucky
What nurse practitioners earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$122,870$59.07 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$106,240 – $132,720Top 10%: $162,960+
Jobs4,7701.15× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,700 | $61.88 | 2,820 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $122,900 | $59.09 | 1,580 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $125,780 | $60.47 | 570 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $123,070 | $59.17 | 540 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $124,920 | $60.06 | 510 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $120,010 | $57.70 | 500 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $119,910 | $57.65 | 450 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $115,160 | $55.37 | 300 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $110,660 | $53.20 | 300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $112,970 | $54.31 | 150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $128,780 | $61.91 | 150 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $124,200 | $59.71 | 110 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $115,540 | $55.55 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Kansas · $126,650 Arkansas · $125,660 Louisiana · $125,600 Ohio · $124,870 Mississippi · $124,730 South Carolina · $123,290
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Kentucky?
Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky earned a median of $122,870 a year ($59.07 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $106,240 to $132,720.
Where in Kentucky do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Owensboro, KY at $128,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.