ICU Nurse salary in Kentucky, 2026: $62,400–$90,480 advertised across 30 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 30 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
- 30
- of 30 live ICU Nurse listings in Kentucky
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised ICU 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.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 27 | $62,400 | $90,480 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 15 | $62,400–$90,480 |
| per diem | 7 | $77,376 |
| part-time | 6 | $62,400–$90,480 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 30 | $62,400–$90,480 |
Quick answers
- What does a ICU Nurse make in Kentucky?
- Across 30 live ICU 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 ICU Nurses the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Lexington ($62,400–$90,480).
- Does ICU Nurse pay differ by employment type in Kentucky?
- 15 full-time listings advertise a median of $62,400–$90,480, 7 per diem listings advertise a median of $77,376 and 6 part-time listings advertise a median of $62,400–$90,480.
- Who is hiring ICU Nurses in Kentucky and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (30, median $62,400–$90,480).CommonSpirit Health
- How many ICU Nurse jobs in Kentucky are open right now?
- 30 live ICU Nurse listings in Kentucky on ScrubHub today, of which 30 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse ICU Nurse jobs in Kentucky
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 30 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.
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