Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.12/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Lexington, KY is $30.12 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Kentucky average of $44.25.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$30.12/hour
Lexington, KY
60% lower than the US average.
$44.25/hour
Kentucky
9% lower than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Florence, Kentucky
$34/hour
This is 11% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 3% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 11% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Lexington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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