How much does a Dental Nurse make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Lexington, KY is $37,655. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,913 to $41,160, with most professionals earning between $32,416 and $44,351.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $32,416 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $34,913 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,655 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,160 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,351 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $34,913 10% $32,416 90% $44,351 75% $41,160 $37,655 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $34,913 to $41,160 with the average base salary of $37,655. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,913 to $41,160 with the average total cash compensation of $37,655.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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