What RNs earn in Louisville
Registered nurses in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro earn a median of $84,850 a year, 13% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $77,870 and $97,710, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Louisville ranks #39 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $77,870 – $97,710 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,900 | $107,220 – $137,830 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $222,520 | $211,800 – $222,530 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Louisville nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,272 a month in Louisville, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 18,180 RNs work in this metro, the #39 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 139 healthcare employers in Louisville, including 57 behavioral health facilities, 37 long-term care facilities, 25 dialysis centers and 9 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Louisville
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How much do registered nurses make in Louisville?
The median RN salary in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro is $84,850 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $77,870 and $97,710.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Louisville?
Nurse practitioners in the Louisville metro earn a median of $122,900 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Louisville?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,272 a month in Louisville, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Louisville?
Hospitals in the Louisville area include Louisville VA Medical Center, Baptist Health Louisville, Norton Hospitals, Inc, Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, University of Louisville Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Louisville?
Browse current Kentucky openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Louisville can find you, and compare pay using the Kentucky salary guide.