Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Covington, KY
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$33.83/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Covington, KY is $33.83 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Covington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$33.83/hour
Covington, KY
41% lower than the US average.
$43.44/hour
Kentucky
10% lower than the US average.
$47.79/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
$34/hour
This is equal to the Covington average
Florence, Kentucky
$34/hour
This is equal to the Covington average
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 9% lower than the Covington average of $33.83.
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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Covington?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Kentucky
- Covington, KY
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