Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$43.92/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Kentucky is $43.92 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $51.36.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.92/hour
Kentucky
17% lower than the US average.
$51.36/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Bowling Green, Kentucky pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Frankfort, Kentucky ($42). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $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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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
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