Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kentucky earn a median salary of $58,502 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.2% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 8,470 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $51,400 to $62,240 depending on location.
$58,502
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$62,240
Highest paying metro
$51,400
Lowest paying metro
8,470
Employed in Kentucky
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,240 | $56,680 | $65,970 | 2,920 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,780 | $51,620 | $63,290 | 190 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $60,590 | $51,200 | $61,790 | 350 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,250 | $50,280 | $61,980 | 290 |
| Owensboro, KY | $59,730 | $49,190 | $61,720 | 190 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,950 | $52,900 | $62,930 | 1,090 |
| Central Kentucky | $57,140 | $48,080 | $59,180 | 970 |
| West Kentucky | $57,110 | $47,590 | $60,200 | 730 |
| South Central Kentucky | $56,830 | $47,760 | $59,460 | 1,020 |
| East Kentucky | $51,400 | $47,220 | $58,780 | 720 |