Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$1,274/week
The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky is $1,274 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $1,505.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,274/week
Kentucky
18% lower than the US average.
$1,505/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?
Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $1,338 per week. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,669. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,274 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,338 | $1,669 |
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Kentucky, averaging $1,278 per week, followed by LPN / LVN ($1,276). LPN / LVN has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,669. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,274 per week, roughly in line with Skilled Nursing.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $1,278 | $1,422 |
| LPN / LVN | $1,276 | $1,669 |
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,740 per week, followed by Georgia ($1,481) and Virginia ($1,444). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,329. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,274 per week — Pennsylvania pays 37% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $1,740 | $2,315 |
| Georgia | $1,481 | $1,930 |
| Virginia | $1,444 | $1,914 |
| Maryland | $1,442 | $1,840 |
| Tennessee | $1,426 | $2,014 |
| North Carolina | $1,421 | $2,119 |
| South Carolina | $1,402 | $1,472 |
| Ohio | $1,301 | $2,329 |
| West Virginia | $1,239 | $1,717 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Vibra Travels pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,669 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($1,652) and LifePoint ($1,632). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,274 per week — Vibra Travels pays 31% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $1,669 | $1,669 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $1,652 | $1,652 |
| LifePoint | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| Alliance Medical Staffing | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,354 | $1,422 |
| CoreMedical Group | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| GQR Healthcare | $1,142 | $1,142 |
| Uniti Med | $1,142 | $1,142 |
| Cell Staff | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,107 | $1,296 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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LPN/LVN Rehab
- Louisville, Kentucky
- University of Louisville Hospital
- Uniti Med and 3 others
UP TO $1,669/wk
LPN - Long-Term Care
- Danville, Kentucky
- Danville Centre for Health & Rehabilitation
- Triage Staffing
UP TO $1,113/wk
LPN - LTC
- Hartford, Kentucky
- Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness
- Triage Staffing
UP TO $1,080/wk
LPN - Long-Term Care
- Albany, Kentucky
- Clinton County Care & Rehabilitation Center
- Triage Staffing
UP TO $903/wk
Travel LPN / LVN
- Louisville, KY
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,669/week
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