Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Lexington, KY

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$30.12/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Lexington, KY is $30.12 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Manager salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages

$30.12/hour

Lexington, KY

52% lower than the US average.

$43.44/hour

Kentucky

5% lower than the US average.

$45.80/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 48% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 41% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.

Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

This is 40% higher than the Lexington average of $30.12.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Only Frankfort, Kentucky reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 38% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Frankfort, Kentucky	$42	$42

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Lexington?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, 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 October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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