Nurse Practitioners Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $118,350 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.90
10th percentile $85,440
90th percentile $160,440
Employed locally 50
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,440
    25th
    $98,900
    50th (median)
    $118,350
    75th
    $132,110
    90th
    $160,440

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 175% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 75% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $130,100
    Sandusky, OH $124,600
    Owensboro, KY $119,850
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $119,510
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $118,790
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $117,990

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,780
    Pharmacists $132,160
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,650
    Dental Hygienists $74,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Elizabethtown?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Elizabethtown, KY is $56.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.03 or more per hour.

    Is Elizabethtown above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Elizabethtown, KY is 8.4% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $85,440 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,900.