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 41% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.85.
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
57% lower than the US average.
$43.85/hour
Kentucky
12% lower than the US average.
$48.91/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
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 22% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 13% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 20% higher than the Louisville average of $31.11.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Bowling Green, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 24% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $39 | $46 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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