CRNA salary in Kentucky
CRNAs in Kentucky earned a mean of $229,690 a year in May 2025, $18,630 below the national mean. That ranks Kentucky 32 of 44 states with published data.
$229,690mean annual pay
$110.43mean hourly
$222,520median pay
1,640CRNAs employed
Pay range in Kentucky
The middle of the market sits around the median. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $189,630 and the top 10% earn over $289,230.
Metro areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Mean annual | CRNAs employed |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $234,900 | 710 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $219,860 | 670 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $237,660 | 270 |
Compare nearby states
| State | Mean annual |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $189,120 |
| Mississippi | $217,470 |
| Tennessee | $218,870 |
Working as a CRNA in Kentucky
- Kentucky has opted out of Medicare's physician supervision rule, which affects how CRNAs can practice in hospitals. Learn more.
- Kentucky has 4 accredited CRNA programs. See CRNA schools in Kentucky.
- To work in Kentucky you need a Kentucky APRN license (or the state's equivalent) and NBCRNA certification. Kentucky Board of Nursing.
BLS counts employees only, so independent contractors and practice owners are not included, and pay packages also differ in call, benefits and bonuses. See starting salaries and 1099 pay.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Number 32 of 44. Each grey dot is one state; hover for names.
Bars run from the 10th percentile to the 90th percentile; the dark mark is the median.