Registered Nurses pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for registered nurses is $40.79 an hour ($84,850 a year). About 18,180 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 5% higher than the Kentucky median ($81,040).
Pay range for registered nurses in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.39 | $65,300 |
| 25% of workers | $37.44 | $77,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.79 | $84,850 |
| 75% of workers | $46.98 | $97,710 |
| 90% of workers | $56.83 | $118,200 |
Registered Nurses pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $84,850 | 18,180 |
| Paducah | $79,920 | 1,720 |
| Bowling Green | $79,120 | 1,870 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $79,040 | 8,070 |
| Elizabethtown | $77,930 | 870 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,220 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,460 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,900 |
| Pharmacists | $143,920 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,260 |
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