On this page you can look at the data available for different nursing salaries in the U.S. state of Kentucky (KY). Use the Contents Table below to click on the type of nursing specialty you require more information about – we have covered these types of nurse so far – Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Nurse Anesthetist CRNA and LPN/LVN’s – all the salary data is for Kentucky state.
In the following tables you can see a comparison with state and national average salaries for each career as well as a detailed breakdown of employment and salaries.
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Registered Nurse Salary in Kentucky
The average Registered Nurse Salary in Kentucky (KY)is $61,530 which is well below the national average figures for RN’s. There are approximately 44,410 Registered Nurses employed in the state of Kentucky across a wide range of industries.
Hourly Wage | Weekly Wage | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | |
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Registered Nurse RN Salary Kentucky | $29.58 | $1,183 | $5,128 | $61,530 |
U.S. Registered Nurse RN Salary | $35.36 | $1,414 | $6,129 | $73,550 |
U.S. National Average Salary | $24.34 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,620 |
Registered Nurse Salaries in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas, Kentucky
The tables show employment figures, average salary information – by hour and annual salaries in Metropolitan and Non Metropolitan areas in Kentucky.
State | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
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Bowling Green | 1,640 | $28.61 | $59,520 |
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 3,030 | $27.54 | $57,280 |
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 3,300 | $27.01 | $56,190 |
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox | 1,160 | $29.14 | $60,600 |
Lexington-Fayette | 7,250 | $30.07 | $62,530 |
Owensboro | 1,570 | $29.68 | $61,740 |
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 3,460 | $27.76 | $57,740 |
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 3,560 | $27.33 | $56,840 |
Louisville/Jefferson County | 14,880 | $30.57 | $63,580 |
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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Kentucky
The average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Kentucky (KY) is $95,450 which is well below the national average wage for Nurse Practitioners. The most up to date figures show that there are 3,110 Nurse Practitioners employed in Kentucky over a wide range of industries. These figures do not include further specialties within the group.
Hourly Wage | Weekly Wage | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | |
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Nurse Practitioner Salary Kentucky | $45.89 | $1,836 | $7,954 | $95,450 |
U.S. Nurse Practitioner Salary | $51.68 | $2,067 | $8,957 | $107,480 |
U.S. National Average Salary | $24.34 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,620 |
Nurse Practitioner Salary in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas, Kentucky
The tables below show employment figures, average salary information – by hour and annual salaries in Metropolitan and Non Metropolitan areas of Kentucky state.
State | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
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Bowling Green | 130 | $41.58 | $86,480 |
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 220 | $41.13 | $85,540 |
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 310 | $40.30 | $83,810 |
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox | 100 | $49.79 | $103,570 |
Lexington-Fayette | 540 | $44.73 | $93,040 |
Owensboro | 110 | $47.26 | $98,310 |
S Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 220 | $45.54 | $94,720 |
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 210 | $48.30 | $100,470 |
Louisville/Jefferson County | 1,110 | $48.72 | $101,340 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN / LVN Salary in Kentucky
The average Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Salary in Kentucky (KY) is $40,860 which is below the national average for LPN or LVN’S. The latest figures show that 10,140 LPN’s are employed in Kentucky state over a range of industries.
Hourly Wage | Weekly Wage | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | |
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN Salary Kentucky | $19.64 | $786 | $3,405 | $40,860 |
U.S. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN Salary | $21.98 | $918 | $3,976 | $47,710 |
U.S. National Average Salary | $24.34 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,620 |
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN / LVN Salaries in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas, Kentucky
The table of data shows the total employment figures and the average salary information – by hour and annual salaries in Metropolitan and Non Metropolitan areas of Kentucky for Licensed Vocational Nurses/LPN’s.
State | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
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Bowling Green | 220 | $19.77 | $41,130 |
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 1,220 | $19.11 | $39,740 |
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 960 | $17.03 | $35,430 |
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox | 310 | $20.07 | $41,750 |
Lexington-Fayette | 970 | $20.89 | $43,450 |
Owensboro | 210 | $21.69 | $45,110 |
S Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 1,300 | $17.84 | $37,110 |
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 950 | $18.65 | $38,790 |
Louisville/Jefferson County | 3,420 | $20.63 | $42,910 |
Have a look at how earnings for LPN’s can vary in other popular states:
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Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Salary in Kentucky (KY)
The average Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Kentucky (KY) is $185,040 which is well above the national average wage scale for CRNA’s. The latest figures show that there are around 1,040 Nurse Anesthetists employed in the state of Kentucky in a few different industries.
Hourly Wage | Weekly Wage | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | |
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Salary Kentucky | $88.96 | $3,558 | $15,420 | $185,040 |
U.S. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Salary | $81.47 | $3,258 | $14,120 | 169,450 |
U.S. National Average Salary | $24.34 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,620 |
Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Salary in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas, Kentucky
The following tables include employment figures, average CRNA salary data – by hour, week, month and annual salaries in Metropolitan and Non Metropolitan areas of Kentucky.
State | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
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East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | 170 | $85.24 | $177,310 |
Lexington-Fayette | - | $76.11 | $158,320 |
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | - | $104.36 | $217,070 |
Louisville/Jefferson County | 390 | $95.15 | $197,920 |
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Kentucky KY. State capital is Frankfort. Largest cities are Lexington-Fayette, Fayette and Louisville. Latest population figures 4,425,092. Per capita income is $38,989.