Average Registered Nurse Salary

$30.65/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $30.65 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $37.24.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$30.65/hour

Kentucky

22% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Florence, Kentucky$34$46
Covington, Kentucky$34$46
Edgewood, Kentucky$34$46
Owensboro, Kentucky$32$42
Louisville, Kentucky$31$39
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$37$49
Virginia$35$48
Pennsylvania$34$46
Georgia$33$46
Ohio$33$43
North Carolina$32$43
South Carolina$31$40
West Virginia$30$41
Tennessee$30$39

Last updated on February 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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