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 38% lower than the Kentucky average of $41.53.
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
59% lower than the US average.
$41.53/hour
Kentucky
15% lower than the US average.
$47.78/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$28/hour
This is 6% lower than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Indianapolis, Indiana
$34/hour
This is 12% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 4% higher 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 July 1, 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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