Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,105/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lexington, KY is $3,105 per week. This is 27% higher than the US average of $2,258.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$3,105/week
Lexington, KY
27% higher than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
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Frankfort, Kentucky
$1,785/week
This is 25% lower than the Lexington average of $2,233.
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,391/week
This is 7% higher than the Lexington average of $2,233.
Mason, Ohio
$2,001/week
This is 12% lower than the Lexington average of $2,233.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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ICU Registered Nurse
- Lexington, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,646/week
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,500/week
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- CrossMed
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,307/week
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- CrossMed
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,297/week
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
- Lexington, KY
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,006/week
Posted 8 days ago
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