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Registered Nurse jobs in Louisville, KY
Registered Nurses in the Louisville area earn a median of $39.04 per hour, about $81,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.69 and $47.02. That ranks 211th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 211th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Louisville. The free report below lists employers near Louisville and what they pay.
- $39.04median pay per hour, Louisville/Jefferson County
- $38–$47typical range per hour
- 17,300registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 2% above the Kentucky statewide median of $38.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 17,300 registered nurses employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 25.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.43 | $63,290 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.69 | $78,400 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.04 | $81,200 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.02 | $97,800 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.34 | $110,950 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Louisville ranks
- 211th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 211th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Kentucky metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Louisville
- Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.04 median hour buys what $41.95 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Louisville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,405
- Per year: $70,272
- Per month: $5,856
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Louisville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Louisville
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Va Medical Center Louisville, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Louisville Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Central State Hospital Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Dupont Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Kmi Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson County
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County (3 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | $39.04/hr | 52,912 |
| Lexington, KY | 65 mi | $39.80/hr | 329,437 |
| Columbus, IN | 74 mi | $36.62/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 84 mi | $37.66/hr | 79,986 |
| Owensboro, KY | 85 mi | $38.23/hr | 60,675 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 91 mi | $39.32/hr | 314,915 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
Kentucky is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kentucky license by endorsement.
Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Louisville, KY?
Registered Nurses in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $39.04 per hour, about $81,200 a year. The middle half earn between $37.69 and $47.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Louisville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 211th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 211th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Louisville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Louisville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Louisville.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville as a registered nurse?
Kentucky is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kentucky license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Louisville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Louisville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Louisville is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportLouisville, KY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationLexington, KY · 2 postings$54.19/ hr$38–$71
- Insight Global, LLCCovington, KY · 2 wage offers$39.56/ hr$38–$41
- CommonSpirit HealthLEXINGTON, KY · 41 postings$36.75/ hr$27–$56
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Low$30Median$36.75High$45
44 RN postings with published pay in Kentucky, 39 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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