Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$44.57/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Kentucky is $44.57 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$44.57/hour
Kentucky
16% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Frankfort, Kentucky pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Owensboro, Kentucky ($32). Owensboro, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $45 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 7% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Virginia ($52) and North Carolina ($52). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $45 per hour — Maryland pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $42 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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