Palliative Nurse Salary Guide: Owensboro, KY
Average Palliative Nurse Salary
$31.50/hour
The average salary for a Palliative Nurse in Owensboro, KY is $31.50 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.86.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Palliative Nurse salaries in Owensboro, KY compared to State and National Averages
$31.50/hour
Owensboro, KY
43% lower than the US average.
$43.86/hour
Kentucky
2% lower than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Palliative Nurse Salaries in Owensboro Compare to Other Cities
How Palliative Nurse Salaries in Owensboro Compare to Other Cities
Birmingham, Alabama
$40/hour
This is 21% higher than the Owensboro average of $31.50.
Montgomery, Alabama
$31/hour
This is equal to the Owensboro average
Aiken, South Carolina
$33/hour
This is 6% higher than the Owensboro average of $31.50.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Palliative Nurses?
Covington, Kentucky pays Palliative Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Owensboro, Kentucky ($32). Covington, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Owensboro, KY average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Covington, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Covington, Kentucky | $34 | $46 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $32 | $42 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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