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 42% lower than the Kentucky average of $42.92.
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.
$42.92/hour
Kentucky
13% 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
Frankfort, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is equal to the Lexington average
Somerset, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 2% lower than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$28/hour
This is 6% lower than the Lexington average of $30.12.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Lexington?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
- Lexington, KY
$21-39/hour
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