Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Covington, KY
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$33.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Covington, KY is $33.83 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Kentucky average of $44.25.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Covington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$33.83/hour
Covington, KY
44% lower than the US average.
$44.25/hour
Kentucky
10% lower than the US average.
$48.76/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
$34/hour
This is equal to the Covington average
Georgetown, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 12% lower than the Covington average of $33.83.
Frankfort, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 12% lower than the Covington average of $33.83.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Covington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Covington, KY average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Kentucky
- Covington, KY
$25-46/hour
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