Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$29.21/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Kentucky is $29.21 per hour. This is 77% lower than the US average of $51.84.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$29.21/hour
Kentucky
77% lower than the US average.
$51.84/hour
United States
How does the pay for Oncology Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Georgia ($52) and Missouri ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Oncology Nurses is $29 per hour — North Carolina pays 90% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Illinois | $47 | $55 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Virginia | $31 | $32 |
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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