Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Louisville area earns $64,460 a year ($30.99 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($64,400) and 7% above the Kentucky median ($60,460). Half of the 2,850 licensed practical nurses there earn between $59,610 and $70,930.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,340 | $48,420 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $59,610 | $54,290 | $59,000 |
| Median | $64,460 | $60,460 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $70,930 | $65,090 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $74,270 | $73,220 | $83,440 |
| Average | $64,580 | $60,460 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 2,850 | 8,570 | 648,410 |
Louisville, KY ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.