Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$43.35/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Kentucky is $43.35 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $48.01.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.35/hour
Kentucky
11% lower than the US average.
$48.01/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Frankfort, Kentucky pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Owensboro, Kentucky ($32). Owensboro, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 4% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and North Carolina ($52). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — Maryland pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Nursing Home Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $43 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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