Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Kentucky
Based on 9K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$58,450
$28.101/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-8.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $69K
9K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,230 |
| 25th percentile | $50,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,450 |
| 75th percentile | $62,340 |
| 90th percentile | $69,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,210 |
| 2023 | $56,040 |
| 2024 | $58,450 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,210 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $56,040 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $58,450 | $63,623 |