Float Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$43.76/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Kentucky is $43.76 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $46.20.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$43.76/hour

Kentucky

6% lower than the US average.

$46.20/hour

United States

How does the pay for Float Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and North Carolina ($46). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 16% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$51	$56
Georgia	$48	$49
North Carolina	$46	$58
Tennessee	$38	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$45

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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