Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$44.02/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Kentucky is $44.02 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $51.87.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$44.02/hour
Kentucky
18% lower than the US average.
$51.87/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?
Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49) and Tennessee ($41). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — North Carolina pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Orthopedics
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Med Surg
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
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