Registered Nurse Salary in Kentucky
Based on 48K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$79,910
$38.418/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $104K
48K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,180 |
| 25th percentile | $72,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,910 |
| 75th percentile | $95,190 |
| 90th percentile | $104,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,800 |
| 2023 | $77,830 |
| 2024 | $79,910 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,800 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $77,830 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $79,910 | $90,458 |