Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Ashland, KY
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$30.89/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Ashland, KY is $30.89 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Kentucky average of $44.10.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Ashland, KY compared to State and National Averages
$30.89/hour
Ashland, KY
47% 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 Ashland Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Ashland Compare to Other Cities
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 6% higher than the Ashland average of $30.89.
Morganton, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 39% higher than the Ashland average of $30.89.
Asheville, North Carolina
$54/hour
This is 42% higher than the Ashland average of $30.89.
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 Ashland, KY average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 35% 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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