Nurse Residency Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Nurse Residency Salary
$44.12/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Residency in Kentucky is $44.12 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $43.56.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Residency salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$44.12/hour
Kentucky
1% higher than the US average.
$43.56/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Residencies in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Only North Carolina reports pay data for Nurse Residency s, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — North Carolina pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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