KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1171

Nurse Practitioners Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $113,870 -12% below national average (national: $129,210)
$116,930Mean Annual
$55Median Hourly
4,710Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$113,870
$89,760
10th pct.
$149,350
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$89,760$43.16
25th percentile$102,060$49.07
50th percentile (median)$113,870$54.74
75th percentile$130,430$62.71
90th percentile (top earners)$149,350$71.80
Mean (average)$116,930$56.22

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $113,870
California $166,610 +46%
New Jersey $149,620 +31%
Alaska $145,450 +28%
New York $145,390 +28%
Oregon $144,600 +27%
Washington $140,220 +23%
Connecticut $138,960 +22%
Massachusetts $138,890 +22%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Purchasing Managers $113,910 810
Human Resources Managers $113,740 1,840
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,480 850
Physician Assistants $110,300 1,250
Aerospace Engineers $117,660 210
Sales Managers $120,500 6,950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioners salary in Kentucky?

The mean nurse practitioners salary in Kentucky is $116,930 per year. The median (middle) salary is $113,870 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky?

Entry-level nurse practitionerss (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $89,760 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $102,060 per year.

What is the highest Nurse Practitioners salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $149,350 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $130,430 per year.

How does the Kentucky Nurse Practitioners salary compare to the national average?

The median nurse practitioners salary in Kentucky is $113,870, which is -12% below national average of $129,210.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes