Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kentucky earn a median of $60,460 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,570
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,420; the top 10% earn over $73,220. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Registered Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky
- Critical Care Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$39,270 median in Kentucky
- Midwives$91,560 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65,230 median in Kentucky
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Kentucky
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,420 and the top 10% earn over $73,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.