Average Registered Nurse Salary

$41.59/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Frankfort, KY is $41.59 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.92.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Frankfort, KY compared to State and National Averages

$41.59/hour

Frankfort, KY

7% lower than the US average.

$43.92/hour

Kentucky

2% lower than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Frankfort Compare to Other Cities

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Louisville, Kentucky

$31/hour

This is 34% lower than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

$46/hour

This is 9% higher than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

Marion, Ohio

$30/hour

This is 36% lower than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Frankfort?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Frankfort, KY average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$41$42

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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