How much does a nurse practitioner make in Kentucky?
$122,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Kentucky. That is $59.07 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.07
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,710Median: $122,900Highest 10%: $163,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,710 | $46.01 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.08 | |
| Median | $122,900 | $59.07 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 90th | $163,000 | $78.35 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Owensboro, KY | $128,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $125,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $124,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $123,100 |
| Louisville, KY | $122,900 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $115,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $115,200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $113,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 46. Ohio | $124,900 |
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
| 48. South Carolina | $123,300 |
| 49. Kentucky | $122,900 |
| 50. Tennessee | $117,600 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $59.07 ($122,900 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $122,900 against $132,300 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Kentucky ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays nurse practitioners the most?
Owensboro, KY, with a median of $128,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.