Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

Q: What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?

The highest paying specialty in Kentucky is Home Health. Travel roles are currently paying $1,568/wk which is 3% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Kentucky include Correctional with average pay of $1,452/wk, LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,445/wk and Long Term Care with average pay of $1,287/wk.

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$1,519/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky is $1,519 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $1,362.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,519/week

Kentucky

10% higher than the US average.

$1,362/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Florence, Kentucky	$1,708	$1,937
Owensboro, Kentucky	$1,473	$1,659

What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,445	$1,517

How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Georgia	$1,513	$2,240
Maryland	$1,356	$1,600
Pennsylvania	$1,299	$1,810
South Carolina	$1,293	$1,520
Tennessee	$1,287	$2,144
Virginia	$1,282	$1,891
North Carolina	$1,266	$1,816
West Virginia	$1,180	$1,910
Ohio	$1,125	$1,655

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
National Staffing Solutions-Nursing	$1,747	$1,937
Healthcare Support	$1,659	$1,659
GLC On-The-Go	$1,560	$1,560
GHR Healthcare - PH Division	$1,520	$1,520
American Medical Staffing	$1,514	$1,517
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,500
Genie Healthcare	$1,490	$1,490
Core Medical Group	$1,488	$1,620
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$1,447	$1,452
Supplemental Health Care	$1,394	$1,657

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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