Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky
Is Kentucky a good place for you to work as a Nurse Practitioner?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky is growing faster than average.
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Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Nurse Practitioners Work in Kentucky?
There were approximately 3,160 workers employed as Nurse Practitioners in this state in 2018.
There were 3,110 Nurse Practitioners employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,820 Nurse Practitioners working in it, which means Kentucky has more Nurse Practitioners than average.
Job Projections for Kentucky
Jobs for Nurse Practitioners in this state are growing at a rate of 32.8% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 36.1%.
Kentucky Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 270 annual Nurse Practitioners job openings in Kentucky, and 4,010 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 211,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Nurse Practitioners Make in Kentucky?
In 2018 wages for Nurse Practitioners ranged from $72,560 to $128,960 with $96,180 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $34.88 to $62. The median hourly rate was $46.24.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $45.12 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.12.
The median salary in Kentucky is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Kentucky Metros for Nurse Practitioners
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Nurse Practitioners.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1,650 | $98,850 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 760 | $101,140 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 580 | $94,780 |
| Evansville, IN-KY | 320 | $97,960 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 300 | $95,230 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 120 | $94,080 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | 120 | $93,710 |
| Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY | 100 | $100,240 |
| Owensboro, KY | 100 | $105,570 |
Top States for Nurse Practitioners Employment
View the list below to see where most Nurse Practitioners work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13,710 | $118,550 |
| California | 13,420 | $126,890 |
| Texas | 12,020 | $108,660 |
| Florida | 10,590 | $97,270 |
| Ohio | 7,510 | $101,010 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,280 | $97,130 |
| Tennessee | 7,010 | $96,440 |
| Massachusetts | 6,200 | $119,420 |
| Georgia | 6,110 | $104,360 |
| New Jersey | 5,900 | $118,040 |
| Illinois | 5,540 | $103,760 |
| Indiana | 4,780 | $102,390 |
| North Carolina | 4,760 | $101,540 |
| Virginia | 4,710 | $102,480 |
| Michigan | 4,490 | $103,210 |
| Missouri | 4,390 | $98,430 |
| Minnesota | 3,880 | $115,550 |
| Maryland | 3,710 | $108,580 |
| Alabama | 3,680 | $95,010 |
| Arizona | 3,510 | $111,780 |
Below are the states where Nurse Practitioners get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $126,890 |
| Hawaii | $123,570 |
| Alaska | $120,100 |
| Massachusetts | $119,420 |
| New York | $118,550 |
| New Jersey | $118,040 |
| Washington | $116,350 |
| Minnesota | $115,550 |
| Connecticut | $115,370 |
| Wyoming | $114,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Aleksahgabrielle under License
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