Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Nurse Practitioners Hourly Wage in Kentucky (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky is $59.07/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Kentucky hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$46.01
/hour
Median (P50)
$59.07
/hour
Senior (P90)
$78.35
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$122,870
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Kentucky vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$46.01
National: $49.58
-7.2%
Median (P50)
$59.07
National: $64.31
-8.1%
Senior (P90)
$78.35
National: $81.9
-4.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $46.01 $1840 $7976 $95,710
Q1 (P25) $51.08 $2043 $8853 $106,240
Median (P50) $59.07 $2363 $10239 $122,870
Q3 (P75) $63.81 $2552 $11060 $132,720
Senior (P90) $78.35 $3134 $13580 $162,960

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Nurse Practitioners

#1
$81.02
$81.02/hr
+26.0%
#2
$76.59
$76.59/hr
+19.1%
#3
$75.05
$75.05/hr
+16.7%
#4
$74.85
$74.85/hr
+16.4%
#5
$74.6
$74.6/hr
+16.0%
#6
$73.8
$73.8/hr
+14.8%
#7
$68.48
$68.48/hr
+6.5%
#8
$67.63
$67.63/hr
+5.2%
#9
$66.57
$66.57/hr
+3.5%
#10
$66.13
$66.13/hr
+2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky is $59.07/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $122,870.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Kentucky Nurse Practitioners hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky is $59.07/hr compared to the national average of $64.31/hr — lower by $5.24/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky?

Entry-level Nurse Practitioners professionals in Kentucky earn approximately $46.01/hour (10th percentile), which equals $95,710.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $78.35/hour.

How much does a senior Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Kentucky?

Senior-level Nurse Practitioners professionals in Kentucky (90th percentile) earn approximately $78.35/hour, or $162,960.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Find Your Next Opportunity

Related Salary Pages

Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Nurse Practitioners (SOC 291171) in Kentucky.

Get Monthly Salary Insights & Career Data

Free data-driven career updates — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Join career-minded Americans who use data to make smarter decisions. Privacy Policy