Average Intermediate Care Nurse Salary

$43.75/hour

The average salary for an Intermediate Care Nurse in Kentucky is $43.75 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $42.36.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intermediate Care Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$43.75/hour

Kentucky

3% higher than the US average.

$42.36/hour

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Intermediate Care Nurses?

Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Intermediate Care Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 5% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$46$46
How does the pay for Intermediate Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($50) and North Carolina ($48). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 20% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$52$56
Georgia$50$53
North Carolina$48$58
Illinois$47$54
Ohio$43$44
Tennessee$38$40
South Carolina$37$44
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Intermediate Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Intermediate Care Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$46

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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