Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Henderson, KY
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$30.44/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Henderson, KY is $30.44 per hour. This is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of $44.10.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Henderson, KY compared to State and National Averages
$30.44/hour
Henderson, KY
49% lower than the US average.
$44.10/hour
Kentucky
3% lower than the US average.
$45.28/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 24% higher than the Henderson average of $30.44.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 16% higher than the Henderson average of $30.44.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 3% higher than the Henderson average of $30.44.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Only Frankfort, Kentucky reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Henderson, KY average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 37% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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