salary$79,040 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,880per year
Jobs in the area8,070people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lexington-Fayette?
OK. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 22.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $79,040 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $66,270 and $107,880.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 22.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.