Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary
$47.87/hour
The average salary for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky is $47.87 per hour. This is 84% lower than the US average of $88.30.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$47.87/hour
Kentucky
84% lower than the US average.
$88.30/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners?
Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, averaging $51 per hour. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Nurse Practitioners is $48 per hour — Louisville, Kentucky pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $51 | $73 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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