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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Lexington, KY is $108,998. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,471 to $117,642, with most professionals earning between $90,798 and $125,511.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $90,798 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $99,471 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $108,998 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $117,642 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $125,511 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $99,471 10% $90,798 90% $125,511 75% $117,642 $108,998 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Jail Nurse in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $99,471 to $117,642 with the average base salary of $108,998. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,471 to $117,642 with the average total cash compensation of $108,998.

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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

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