10. Kentucky
Hourly wage: $45.74
Cost of living index: 90.5
In this state, nurses practitioners earn $45.74 per hour, and the cost of living index is 90.5.
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Hourly wage: $45.74
Cost of living index: 90.5
In this state, nurses practitioners earn $45.74 per hour, and the cost of living index is 90.5.
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