Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $29.07 an hour ($60,460 a year). About 8,570 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($64,400). Kentucky ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| 25% of workers | $26.10 | $54,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.07 | $60,460 |
| 75% of workers | $31.29 | $65,090 |
| 90% of workers | $35.20 | $73,220 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $64,460 | 2,850 |
| Owensboro | $62,180 | 170 |
| Paducah | $62,060 | 300 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $61,480 | 970 |
| Elizabethtown | $61,080 | 200 |
| Bowling Green | $60,830 | 250 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,370 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,870 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,800 |
| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $222,520 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $169,390 |
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