Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$31.16/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $31.16 per hour. This is 56% lower than the US average of $48.56.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$31.16/hour
Kentucky
56% lower than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Missouri ($49) and Tennessee ($44). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Psychiatric Nurses is $31 per hour — Virginia pays 72% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $54 | $56 |
| Missouri | $49 | $56 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $27 | $29 |
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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