Nurse Practitioners Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $113,870 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $54.74
10th percentile $92,720
90th percentile $154,820
Employed locally 850
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,720
    25th
    $105,050
    50th (median)
    $113,870
    75th
    $135,750
    90th
    $154,820

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 161% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 61% 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $118,350

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Physicians, All Other $283,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY is $54.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.42 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Lexington, KY is 11.9% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $92,720 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,050.