143+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner positions in Kentucky with $100K-$150K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
143+ positions available
143+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 39 roles pay ~$146k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Nurse Practitioner - WarriorVets Medical Services, PL
Warrior Vets Medical Services PGreat Workplace
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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How Kentucky Compares for Nurse Practitioner Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own nurse practitioner postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Nurse Practitioner roles in Kentucky advertise $6k below the $134k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $162k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $128k | — | 5.4/10 | 288 |
| Illinoisborders | $138k | +$10k | 5.3/10 | 1321 |
| Virginiaborders | $136k | +$8k | 5.7/10 | 873 |
| Ohioborders | $134k | +$6k | 5.9/10 | 1062 |
| Tennesseeborders | $130k | +$2k | 5.4/10 | 684 |
| Missouriborders | $128k | +$0k | 5.7/10 | 648 |
| West Virginiaborders | $125k | −$3k | 4.9/10 | 187 |
| Indianaborders | $124k | −$5k | 5.8/10 | 397 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking nurse practitioner jobs in kentucky. With 143+ open positions and salaries ranging from $96K to $312K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 3.6/10, with 25% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in kentucky include LifeStance Health, Fast Pace Health, CVS Health, Graves Gilbert Clinic, and more. Positions span nurse practitioner jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Kentucky?
Listed nurse practitioners in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $96K to $312K per year, with a median near $200K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioners jobs available?
Yes — about 25% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioners jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include LifeStance Health, Fast Pace Health, CVS Health, Graves Gilbert Clinic, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 143+ nurse practitioners positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Fast Pace Health20 open roles here · WLB 15/100
Owensboro Health10 open roles here · WLB 34/100
Everent Health & Affiliates6 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Wellpath6 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Graves Gilbert Clinic5 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Medlead Careers4 open roles here · WLB 76/100Abode Care Partners3 open roles here · WLB 64/100
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