Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$44.13/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Kentucky is $44.13 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $51.08.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$44.13/hour
Kentucky
16% lower than the US average.
$51.08/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Only Frankfort, Kentucky reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 6% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Virginia ($55) and Georgia ($47). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Maryland pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $55 | $59 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $36 | $44 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $48 |
| Ohio | $29 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $46 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
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