Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Kentucky
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,460$29.07 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$54,290 – $65,090Top 10%: $73,220+
Jobs8,5701.03× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,180 | $30.85 | 6,400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $64,460 | $30.99 | 2,850 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $54,540 | $26.22 | 1,390 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,220 | $28.47 | 1,020 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,360 | $28.54 | 980 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,480 | $29.56 | 970 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,000 | $27.89 | 680 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,940 | $28.82 | 640 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,260 | $28.01 | 630 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62,060 | $29.84 | 300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,830 | $29.25 | 250 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,080 | $29.37 | 200 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,180 | $29.90 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Ohio · $61,950 South Carolina · $61,820 Florida · $61,770 Kansas · $61,760 Missouri · $61,530 New Mexico · $59,330
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Kentucky?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kentucky earned a median of $60,460 a year ($29.07 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $54,290 to $65,090.
Where in Kentucky do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $64,460.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.