Nurse Practitioner salary in Kentucky
The median nurse practitioner in Kentucky earns $54.74 an hour, or $113,870 a year. That’s $7.38 below the national median, ranking #47 of 50.
- Median hourly$54.74
- Median yearly$113,870
- Bottom 10% earn under$43.16/hr
- Top 10% earn over$71.80/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$56.22
- NPs employed4,710
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Kentucky, occupation 29-1171. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all NPs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Kentucky
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $38.42/hr | $79,910/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28.10/hr | $58,450/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17.95/hr | $37,330/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open NP jobs in Kentucky
- Advanced Practice Nurse (CNP)-Interventional RadiologyVeterans Health AdministrationLouisville, KY$120k–$174k/yrNPFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care OwensboroOwensboro HealthOwensboro, KYNPPart-time
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Perinatal & Behavioral HealthOwensboro HealthOwensboro, KYNPL&DFull-time
- APRN/PA Nocturnist Hospitalist w/ UofL Health HospitalUofL HealthLouisville, KYNPFlexible / other
- Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)- w/ UofL Health South Hospital Emergency Medicine DepartmentUofL HealthKentuckyNPERFlexible / other
- Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 ContractorLyra HealthRemote · KYNPContract