Nurse Practitioners Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $102,850 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.45
10th percentile $81,060
90th percentile $149,340
Employed locally 430
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,060
    25th
    $89,760
    50th (median)
    $102,850
    75th
    $124,590
    90th
    $149,340

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Pharmacists $127,960
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840
    Emergency Medical Technicians $29,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in East Kentucky is $49.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in East Kentucky is 20.4% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $81,060 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,760.