Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Louisville, KY
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$31.11/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Louisville, KY is $31.11 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Kentucky average of $42.04.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages
$31.11/hour
Louisville, KY
54% lower than the US average.
$42.04/hour
Kentucky
14% lower than the US average.
$48.00/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
Frankfort, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 3% lower than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$38/hour
This is 17% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Evansville, Indiana
$30/hour
This is 2% lower than the Louisville average of $31.11.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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