Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Across 177 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $149K (75th percentile $208K), based on the 63 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Fast Pace Health (14), Matrix Medical Network (12), Wellpath (12).
177+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 63 roles pay ~$149k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live nurse practitioner listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 177
- Live median
- $149k
- 75th $208k · n=63
- 12-mo median
- $125k
- Pay rank
- #49 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.3/10 · #34
- 12-mo postings
- 415
Nurse Practitioner roles in Kentucky advertise $10k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $125k | — | 5.3/10 | 415 |
| Illinoisborders | $135k | +$10k | 5.4/10 | 1629 |
| Virginiaborders | $134k | +$9k | 5.6/10 | 1094 |
| Ohioborders | $132k | +$7k | 5.5/10 | 1461 |
| Missouriborders | $129k | +$4k | 5.5/10 | 799 |
| Tennesseeborders | $128k | +$3k | 5.2/10 | 878 |
| Indianaborders | $125k | +$0k | 5.5/10 | 618 |
| West Virginiaborders | $124k | −$1k | 4.9/10 | 269 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Fast Pace Health (14), Matrix Medical Network (12), Wellpath (12)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Kentucky.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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 practitioner 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 Fast Pace Health, Medlead Careers, UofL Health, Confidential Employer, 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 177 nurse practitioners positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Fast Pace Health14 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Matrix Medical Network12 open roles here · WLB 74/100Wellpath12 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Owensboro Health11 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Everent Health & Affiliates6 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Medlead Careers6 open roles here · WLB 76/100Tru Health6 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Commonwealth Medical Services5 open roles here · WLB 75/100