How much does a New Graduate Registered Nurse make in Louisville, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a New Graduate Registered Nurse in Louisville, KY is $70,645. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,723 to a high of $81,343, with most professionals earning between $62,834 and $76,245.

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New Graduate Registered Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $55,723 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $62,834 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $70,645 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $76,245 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $81,343 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
25% $62,834 10% $55,723 90% $81,343 75% $76,245 $70,645 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a New Graduate Registered Nurse ?

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation, and is regulated by a professional body or council. Registered nurses are employed in a wide variety of professional settings, and often specialize in a field of practice. They may be responsible for supervising care delivered by other healthcare workers, including student nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and les...

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    Associate's Degree

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    New Graduate Registered Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of New Graduate Registered Nurse in Louisville, KY. The base salary for New Graduate Registered Nurse ranges from $62,834 to $76,245 with the average base salary of $70,645. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,834 to $76,245 with the average total cash compensation of $70,645.

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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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