salary$123,070 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,600per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Lexington-Fayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 14.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $123,070 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $102,040 and $175,600.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 14.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.