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Emergency Nurse salary in Kentucky, 2026: $62,400–$90,480 advertised across 14 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 14 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (0) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$62,400–$90,480
per year, base pay
Middle half
$62,400–$90,480
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
14
of 14 live Emergency Nurse listings in Kentucky
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised Emergency Nurse pay by city in Kentucky

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$25k$50k$75k$100kLexington: $77,376–$90,480 median advertised base, 5 listingsLexington$77,376–$90,480n=5Bardstown: $62,400–$90,480 median advertised base, 4 listingsBardstown$62,400–$90,480n=4
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Lexington5$77,376$90,480
Bardstown4$62,400$90,480

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time9$62,400–$90,480
per diem5$77,376

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
CommonSpirit Health14$62,400–$90,480

Quick answers

What does a Emergency Nurse make in Kentucky?
Across 14 live Emergency Nurse listings in Kentucky with advertised pay, the median base range is $62,400–$90,480 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $62,400 at the low end to $90,480 at the high end.
Which Kentucky cities pay Emergency Nurses the most?
Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Lexington ($77,376–$90,480) and Bardstown ($62,400–$90,480).
Does Emergency Nurse pay differ by employment type in Kentucky?
9 full-time listings advertise a median of $62,400–$90,480 and 5 per diem listings advertise a median of $77,376.
Who is hiring Emergency Nurses in Kentucky and what do they offer?
CommonSpirit Health (14, median $62,400–$90,480).CommonSpirit Health
How many Emergency Nurse jobs in Kentucky are open right now?
14 live Emergency Nurse listings in Kentucky on ScrubHub today, of which 14 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Emergency Nurse jobs in Kentucky
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 14 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (0) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Emergency Nurse pay reports for other states

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