DOL Median (Kentucky)
$48,048
vs National
-25.3%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,720
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,048
-25.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Kentucky earns $48,048 in nominal terms, which is 25.3% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,720 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Calloway County Hospital | $48,048 | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Kentucky?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Kentucky is $48,048 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Kentucky earns 25.3% less than the national median of $64,355, or $51,720 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.