Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.65/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $30.65 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $39.46.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$30.65/hour
Kentucky
29% lower than the US average.
$39.46/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | $34 | $46 |
| Covington, Kentucky | $34 | $46 |
| Edgewood, Kentucky | $34 | $46 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $31 | $39 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric | $31 | $36 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $50 |
| Illinois | $45 | $48 |
| Georgia | $44 | $53 |
| Ohio | $41 | $50 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $33 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| South Carolina | $28 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $44 | $44 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $43 | $44 |
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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