Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Owensboro, KY
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$26.68/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Owensboro, KY is $26.68 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of $30.65.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Owensboro, KY compared to State and National Averages
$26.68/hour
Owensboro, KY
74% lower than the US average.
$30.65/hour
Kentucky
52% lower than the US average.
$46.46/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Owensboro Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Owensboro Compare to Other Cities
Evansville, Indiana
$30/hour
This is 3% lower than the Owensboro average of $31.50.
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 1% lower than the Owensboro average of $31.50.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is equal to the Owensboro average
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 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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