Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Louisville, KY
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$31.11/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Louisville, KY is $31.11 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of $30.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages
$31.11/hour
Louisville, KY
51% lower than the US average.
$30.65/hour
Kentucky
54% lower than the US average.
$47.05/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
Durham, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 6% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 5% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Dallas, Texas
$37/hour
This is 16% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $31 | $39 |
Last updated on June 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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