Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$43.92/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Kentucky is $43.92 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $52.91.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$43.92/hour

Kentucky

20% lower than the US average.

$52.91/hour

United States

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Virginia ($59) and Illinois ($58). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Georgia pays 70% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$75	$180
Virginia	$59	$69
Illinois	$58	$64
North Carolina	$53	$58
Tennessee	$41	$46
South Carolina	$40	$44

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$46

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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