Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$30.12/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lexington, KY is $30.12 per hour. This is 38% lower than the Kentucky average of $41.51.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$30.12/hour
Lexington, KY
57% lower than the US average.
$41.51/hour
Kentucky
14% lower than the US average.
$47.35/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Frankfort, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is equal to the Lexington average
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$38/hour
This is 20% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 8% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on July 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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