Registered Nurses Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,390 -28% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $58,550
90th percentile $92,790
Employed locally 2,810
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,550
    25th
    $64,190
    50th (median)
    $67,390
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $92,790

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Pharmacists $127,960
    Nurse Practitioners $102,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840
    Emergency Medical Technicians $29,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East Kentucky is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East Kentucky is 28% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $58,550 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,190.