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 Hospice. Travel roles are currently paying $1,729/wk which is 15% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Kentucky include Home Health with average pay of $1,546/wk, LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,456/wk and Long Term Care with average pay of $1,430/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,466/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky is $1,466 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $1,433.

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,466/week

Kentucky

2% higher than the US average.

$1,433/week

United States

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky	$1,519	$2,065

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,456	$2,065

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Virginia	$1,577	$2,006
Tennessee	$1,539	$2,005
Illinois	$1,497	$2,160
Georgia	$1,482	$1,708
Missouri	$1,433	$2,187
North Carolina	$1,374	$1,911
Ohio	$1,131	$1,786
Alabama	$982	$1,635
Mississippi	$975	$1,440

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support	$2,058	$2,065
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$1,955	$1,955
PRIDE Health	$1,950	$1,950
American Medical Staffing	$1,729	$1,729
Vibra Travels	$1,676	$1,676
LifePoint	$1,661	$1,661
The Judge Group	$1,660	$1,660
Medlivo	$1,512	$1,512
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,500
Care Career	$1,474	$1,474

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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