Registered Nurse Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median registered nurse in the Louisville area earns $84,850 a year ($40.79 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($97,550) and 5% above the Kentucky median ($81,040). Half of the 18,180 registered nurses there earn between $77,870 and $97,710.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,300 | $64,170 | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $77,870 | $75,670 | $80,330 |
| Median | $84,850 | $81,040 | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $97,710 | $97,200 | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $118,200 | $111,750 | $137,470 |
| Average | $90,190 | $86,140 | $101,420 |
| Jobs | 18,180 | 50,300 | 3,379,720 |
Louisville, KY ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($216,740).
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- San Jose, CA: $216,740
- San Francisco, CA: $186,610
- Sacramento, CA: $171,460
- San Diego, CA: $139,520
- Los Angeles, CA: $135,560
- Riverside, CA: $133,940
- Portland, OR: $130,310
- Seattle, WA: $128,260
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- Pharmacist: $143,920
- Physical Therapist: $102,260
- Dental Hygienist: $81,390
- Speech-Language Pathologist: $103,420
- Occupational Therapist: $100,040
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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.