Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$30.12/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Lexington, KY is $30.12 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$30.12/hour
Lexington, KY
61% lower than the US average.
$43.84/hour
Kentucky
11% lower than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 3% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 5% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Gadsden, Alabama
$29/hour
This is 5% lower than the Lexington average of $30.12.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Owensboro, Kentucky pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $32 per hour, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($31). Owensboro, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Owensboro, Kentucky pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $32 | $42 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $31 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Lexington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care 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 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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