How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Kentucky?
$60,460a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Kentucky. That is $29.07 an hour or $5,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.07
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,420Median: $60,460Highest 10%: $73,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 25th | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| Median | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| 75th | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| 90th | $73,220 | $35.20 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $64,460 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,180 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,060 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,480 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,080 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,830 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,260 |
| Huntington, WV | $54,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 39. Florida | $61,770 |
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $60,460 |
| 43. New Mexico | $59,330 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,870 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $58,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.07 ($60,460 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,460 against $64,400 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $64,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.