Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$43.92/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Kentucky is $43.92 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $53.49.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.92/hour
Kentucky
22% lower than the US average.
$53.49/hour
United States
How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($54) and Georgia ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $26 | $41 |
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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- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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