Nurse Practitioners Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $119,850 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.62
10th percentile $73,840
90th percentile $140,980
Employed locally 120
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,840
    25th
    $101,980
    50th (median)
    $119,850
    75th
    $136,150
    90th
    $140,980

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 183% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 83% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $119,510
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $118,790
    Elizabethtown, KY $118,350
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $117,990

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,510
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,730
    Physicians, All Other $401,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,250
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Owensboro, KY is $57.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.93 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Owensboro, KY is 7.2% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $73,840 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,980.