Nurse Practitioners Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #47 of 51 · KY
9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $125,010 ≈ $60/hr
Median annual salary $122,870
Employment 4,770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $95,710P25 $106,240 Median $122,870P75 $132,720P90 $162,960
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in Kentucky earn between $95,710 and $162,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in Kentucky is $125,010, about 9% below the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $128,780 | $129,790 | 150 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $124,920 | $118,390 | 510 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $124,200 | $122,990 | 110 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $123,070 | $127,400 | 540 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $122,900 | $126,690 | 1,580 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $120,010 | $122,360 | 500 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $119,910 | $120,700 | 450 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $115,540 | $120,500 | 90 |