Long Term Care LPN Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Long Term Care LPN Salary
$20.55/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care LPN in Kentucky is $20.55 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $26.66.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care LPN salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$20.55/hour
Kentucky
30% lower than the US average.
$26.66/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Long Term Care LPNs?
Florence, Kentucky, Covington, Kentucky, and Edgewood, Kentucky pay Long Term Care LPNs the most, all averaging $23 per hour. Florence, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Florence, Kentucky, Covington, Kentucky, and Edgewood, Kentucky pay 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | $23 | $29 |
| Covington, Kentucky | $23 | $29 |
| Edgewood, Kentucky | $23 | $29 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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LPN / LVN
- West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek, a partnership with Encompass Health
- Fulton, KY
$26+/hour
LPN / LVN
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Kentucky
- Burlington, KY
$26+/hour
LPN / LVN
- Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
- Stanton, KY
$26+/hour
LPN / LVN
- Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
- Junction City, KY
$26+/hour
LPN / LVN
- Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
- Lancaster, KY
$26+/hour
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