Nurse Practitioners Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $114,480 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $55.04
10th percentile $92,930
90th percentile $159,050
Employed locally 290
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,930
    25th
    $100,930
    50th (median)
    $114,480
    75th
    $125,590
    90th
    $159,050

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080
    Pharmacists $127,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Central Kentucky is $55.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.32 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Central Kentucky is 11.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $92,930 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,930.