Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Kentucky
Licensed Practical Nurses in Kentucky earn a median of $28.10 per hour, about $58,450 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $24.39 and $29.97 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, at $29.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.10median pay per hour
- $58,450median pay per year
- 9,190employed in Kentucky
- #42of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.23 | $46,240 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $24.39 | $50,730 | $26.55 |
| Median | $28.10 | $58,450 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $29.97 | $62,340 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $33.32 | $69,310 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $29.92 | $62,240 | 2,920 | 6% above | $32.15 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $29.22 | $60,780 | 190 | 4% above | $32.26 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $29.13 | $60,590 | 350 | 4% above | $33.84 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28.97 | $60,250 | 290 | 3% above | $32.12 |
| Owensboro, KY | $28.71 | $59,730 | 190 | 2% above | $32.40 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $28.34 | $58,950 | 1,090 | 1% above | $30.51 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $31.74 | $66,030 | 13% above Kentucky |
| Indiana | $30.62 | $63,690 | 9% above Kentucky |
| Missouri | $28.38 | $59,030 | 1% above Kentucky |
| Ohio | $29.32 | $60,990 | 4% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $26.22 | $54,530 | 7% below Kentucky |
| Virginia | $29.96 | $62,310 | 7% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $23.97 | $49,850 | 15% below Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Kentucky?
The median is $28.10 per hour, about $58,450 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $22.23 and the top 10% earn over $33.32 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN has the highest median at $29.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
Kentucky ranks 42nd of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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