salary$122,900 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,860per year
Jobs in the area1,580people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 12.5% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $122,900 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $104,090 and $159,860.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 12.5% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.