Nurse Practitioners Salary in South Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $117,990 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.73
10th percentile $94,030
90th percentile $139,480
Employed locally 370
National median $129,210

Compare Nurse Practitioners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how South Central Kentucky stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Nurse Practitioners
in
South Central Kentucky
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,030
    25th
    $97,150
    50th (median)
    $117,990
    75th
    $124,310
    90th
    $139,480

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,830
    Pharmacists $127,340
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in South Central Kentucky is $56.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in South Central Kentucky is 8.7% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $94,030 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,150.