salary$84,850 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,200per year
Jobs in the area18,180people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 18.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $84,850 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $65,300 and $118,200.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 18.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.