Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

The highest paying employer in Kentucky for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $31/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Kentucky.

Q: What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Florence is currently the highest paying city in Kentucky for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Kentucky. Other top paying cities include Falmouth, paying up to $46/hr, Covington, paying up to $46/hr, and Williamstown, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$30.65/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Kentucky is $30.65 per hour. This is 49% lower than the US average of $45.57.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$30.65/hour

Kentucky

49% lower than the US average.

$45.57/hour

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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 Long Term Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$58	$58
Maryland	$57	$60
Pennsylvania	$48	$55
Georgia	$43	$53
South Carolina	$37	$43
Ohio	$34	$51
Tennessee	$31	$33
Virginia	$31	$32

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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