Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kentucky | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $122,870 | $135,791 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.07 | $65.28 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $136,220.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $116,926 | $91,000 | $141,050 | 89 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky is $122,870, or about $59.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Kentucky is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Kentucky typically earn from $91,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,770 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $122,870, Kentucky offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.