Registered Nurses in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $79,910 | $93,600 | -14.6% vs US |
| State Rank | #40 of 53 states | ||
| Employment | 48,170 jobs | 3,282,010 jobs | 1.5% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $63,180 | $30.38 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,450 | $34.83 |
| Median | $79,910 | $38.42 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,190 | $45.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,430 | $50.21 |
