This page provides you with a complete overview of the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) field in the state of Kentucky. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a LPN and more.
Average Salary of LPN’s
According to Indeed.com, LPN’s in Kentucky showed a large number of companies posting over 1,152 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from while the most common level of experience required for a LPN job was Entry Level.
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Kentucky Licensed Practical Nursing | $44,000  |
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Average Licensed Practical Nursing salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Licensed Practical Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 LPN employers were Recover Health, Genesis Healthcare, Maxim Healthcare Services, Correct Care Solutions, and Home Instead Senior Care offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Additional LPN Salaries
In this section explore additional details on common types of LPN jobs:
- Doctors Office LPN Nurse
- Emergency Room LPN Nurse
- Home Care LPN Nurse
- Hospital LPN Nurse
- Labor and Delivery LPN Nurse
- Nursing Home LPN Nurse
- Pediatric LPN Nurse
- Rehabilitation LPN Nurse
- School LPN Nurse
- Urgent Care LPN Nurse
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Doctors Office Nurse | $21,000 |
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Average Doctors Office Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Doctors Office Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Baptist Health of Kentucky, Clark Regional Medical Center, Stryker, Kindred Healthcare, and Veterans Evaluation Services offering with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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| Emergency Room Nurse | $56,000 |
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Average Emergency Room Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Emergency Room Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Kindred Healthcare, Mercy Health, Bon Secours Health System, American Traveler, and Supplemental Health Care offering with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Home Care Nurse | $57,000 |
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Average Home Care Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Home Care Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Recover Health, Maxim Healthcare Services, CHI Health at Home, Caretenders Home Health, and Christian Care Communities offering with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Hospital Nurse | $55,000 |
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Average Hospital Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Hospital Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Baptist Health of Kentucky, Spring View Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, KentuckyOne Health, and Catholic Health Initiatives offering with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Labor and Delivery Nurse | $61,000 |
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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hosparus, KentuckyOne Health, Medical Staffing Solutions, Catholic Health Initiatives, and Clark Regional Medical Center offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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| Nursing Home Nurse | $60,000 |
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Average Nursing Home Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Nursing Home Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Recover Health, Maxim Healthcare Services, CHI Health at Home, Caretenders Home Health, and Christian Care Communities offering with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Pediatric Nurse | $56,000 |
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Average Pediatric Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Pediatric Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Hospital, American Traveler, Recover Health, Maxim Healthcare Services, and University of Louisville Physicians offering with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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| Rehabilitation Nurse | $56,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Rehabilitation Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Genesis Healthcare, HealthSouth, Caretenders Home Health, Christian Care Communities, and TherapyTravelers offering with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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| School Nurse | $57,000 |
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Average School Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average School Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Clark Regional Medical Center, Tailored Healthcare Staffing, Terradin, King's Daughters Medical Center, and Correct Care Solutions offering with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
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| Urgent Care Nurse | $51,000 |
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Average Urgent Care Nurse salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Urgent Care Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Supplemental Health Care, Hosparus, Baptist Health of Kentucky, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and King's Daughters Medical Center offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Kentucky LPN’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,152 jobs for a Kentucky LPN with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Terradin | 194 jobs |
| Recover Health | 61 jobs |
| Genesis Healthcare | 56 jobs |
| Maxim Healthcare Services | 46 jobs |
| Correct Care Solutions | 22 jobs |
| Home Instead Senior Care | 22 jobs |
| Golden Living Centers | 19 jobs |
| Universal Health Services | 18 jobs |
| Norton Healthcare | 18 jobs |
| Ridge Behavioral Health System | 17 jobs |
| Advanced Correctional Healthcare | 14 jobs |
| Intrepid USA | 12 jobs |
| Spring View Hospital | 12 jobs |
| Hosparus | 12 jobs |
| Trilogy Health Services | 11 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, those 1,152 Kentucky LPN jobs were posted for the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Louisville, KY | 129 jobs |
| Lexington, KY | 89 jobs |
| Sprout, KY | 61 jobs |
| Owensboro, KY | 39 jobs |
| Bowling Green, KY | 29 jobs |
| Florence, KY | 24 jobs |
| Henderson, KY | 22 jobs |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 21 jobs |
| Frankfort, KY | 21 jobs |
| Somerset, KY | 20 jobs |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 19 jobs |
| Paducah, KY | 16 jobs |
| Lebanon, KY | 14 jobs |
| La Grange, KY | 13 jobs |
| Shelbyville, KY | 13 jobs |
Get More Information
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses …
- Kentucky: Board of Nursing – Bulk License Validation …
*Indicates number of job postings as of November, 2016.
