Float Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Float Nurse Salary
$43.03/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Kentucky is $43.03 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $49.33.
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.03/hour
Kentucky
15% lower than the US average.
$49.33/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Frankfort, Kentucky reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Float Nurses is $43 per hour — Frankfort, Kentucky pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($51) and Missouri ($48). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Float Nurses is $43 per hour — Virginia pays 21% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $56 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Missouri | $48 | $61 |
| Illinois | $47 | $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 $43 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Float Nurses is $43 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
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- Frankfort, KY
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