Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$1,998/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Lexington, KY is $1,998 per week. This is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,134.
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$1,998/week
Lexington, KY
13% lower than the US average.
$2,134/week
Kentucky
5% lower than the US average.
$2,247/week
United States
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,349/week
This is 1% higher than the Lexington average of $2,330.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$1,874/week
This is 24% lower than the Lexington average of $2,330.
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,116/week
This is 10% lower than the Lexington average of $2,330.
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,422 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($1,998). Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,580. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,998 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,422 | $2,580 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $1,998 | $2,036 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Lexington?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,099 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,081) and Genie Healthcare ($2,056). For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,998 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,099 | $2,099 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,081 | $2,081 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,036 | $2,036 |
| Care Career | $2,019 | $2,019 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,938 | $1,938 |
| Meda Health | $1,927 | $1,927 |
| Stability Healthcare | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,786 | $1,786 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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