Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$43.85/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Kentucky is $43.85 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $51.61.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$43.85/hour

Kentucky

18% lower than the US average.

$51.61/hour

United States

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

Virginia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Illinois ($58) and Missouri ($54). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 42% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$62	$71
Illinois	$58	$64
Missouri	$54	$64
Georgia	$44	$53
Tennessee	$40	$46

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 $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 22% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$42

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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