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Nurse practitioner salary in Kentucky (Updated 2026)

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Kentucky?

Average base salary

$121,817
6%
below national average
Average $121,817
Low $82,723
High $179,387

The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $121,817 per year in Kentucky and $18,750 overtime per year.625 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Nurse Practitioner job openings in Kentucky

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Family Nurse Practitioner or P...
Deaconess Health System3.5out of 5 stars.
Henderson, KY
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Veteran Medical Group
 
$520,000per year
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Advanced Correctional Healthca...
 
$442,000per year
Accountable Healthcare Staffin...
 
$364,000per year
Epic Travel Staffing
 
$271,024per year
VitalCheck Wellness
 
$249,600per year
Greenstaff Medical
 
$213,200per year

Highest paying cities for Nurse Practitioners near Kentucky

  1. Pikeville, KY
    $304,112 per year
  2. Richmond, KY
    $154,204 per year
  3. Louisville, KY
    $129,991 per year
  4. Somerset, KY
    $124,877 per year
  5. Lexington, KY
    $122,147 per year

Where can a Nurse Practitioner earn more?

Compare salaries for Nurse Practitioners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Nurse Practitioner get paid in Kentucky?

Lead Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $132,070 per year

Senior Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $107,397 per year