Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Across 83 live Registered Nurse listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $85K (75th percentile $105K), based on the 16 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Baptist Health (9), Signature HealthCARE (9), Lifepoint Health (7).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 16 roles pay ~$85k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
16 jobs · 12 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
16 jobs · 12 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Registered Nurse Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 83
- Live median
- $85k
- 75th $105k · n=16
- 12-mo median
- $83k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.6/10 · #10
- 12-mo postings
- 238
Registered Nurse roles in Kentucky advertise $8k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $83k | — | 4.6/10 | 238 |
| West Virginiaborders | $95k | +$12k | 4.6/10 | 134 |
| Virginiaborders | $93k | +$10k | 4.6/10 | 668 |
| Illinoisborders | $92k | +$8k | 4.5/10 | 785 |
| Tennesseeborders | $90k | +$7k | 4.0/10 | 458 |
| Ohioborders | $90k | +$6k | 4.5/10 | 1030 |
| Indianaborders | $88k | +$5k | 4.4/10 | 502 |
| Missouriborders | $87k | +$4k | 4.4/10 | 581 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Baptist Health (9), Signature HealthCARE (9), Lifepoint Health (7)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky.
How much do registered nurses earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include UofL Health, Baptist Health, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 83 registered nurses positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Baptist Health9 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Signature HealthCARE9 open roles here · WLB 73/100Lifepoint Health7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Appalachian Regional Healthcare6 open roles here · WLB 69/100
UofL Health5 open roles here · WLB 69/100- Owensboro Health4 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Ephraim McDowell Health3 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Everent Health & Affiliates3 open roles here · WLB 53/100