Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Louisville, KY
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$31.11/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Louisville, KY is $31.11 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of $30.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages
$31.11/hour
Louisville, KY
28% lower than the US average.
$30.65/hour
Kentucky
30% lower than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
Evansville, Indiana
$30/hour
This is 2% lower than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Indianapolis, Indiana
$34/hour
This is 9% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 1% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Louisville?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management
- ChenMed
- Louisville, KY
$73K-104K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Core Medical-Perm
- Louisville, KY
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$35-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Louisville, KY
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$35-53/hour
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