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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$90,190
- Lexington$86,050
- Paducah$84,050
- Bowling Green$83,650
- Elizabethtown$83,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $90,190 | $84,850 | $77,870 | $67,255 | 93 |
| Lexington | $86,050 | $79,040 | $75,860 | $64,106 | 93 |
| Paducah | $84,050 | $79,920 | $76,390 | $63,454 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $83,650 | $79,120 | $76,250 | $63,195 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $83,380 | $77,930 | $77,240 | $63,061 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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