Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$40.09/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Kentucky is $40.09 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $43.60.
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$40.09/hour
Kentucky
9% lower than the US average.
$43.60/hour
United States
How does the pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
Virginia | $42 | $47 |
Georgia | $42 | $48 |
Tennessee | $38 | $46 |
South Carolina | $27 | $43 |
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- 3x12 hrs
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