Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,538/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ashland, KY is $2,538 per week. This is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of $2,081.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ashland, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,538/week

Ashland, KY

13% higher than the US average.

$2,081/week

Kentucky

6% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ashland Compare to Other Cities

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Parkersburg, West Virginia

$2,116/week

This is 18% lower than the Ashland average of $2,507.

Beckley, West Virginia

$1,975/week

This is 27% lower than the Ashland average of $2,507.

Lexington, Kentucky

$2,159/week

This is 16% lower than the Ashland average of $2,507.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,538 per week, followed by Pikeville, Kentucky ($2,536) and Louisville, Kentucky ($2,273). Paducah, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Ashland, KY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,538 per week, roughly in line with Ashland, Kentucky.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ashland, Kentucky$2,538$3,009
Pikeville, Kentucky$2,536$3,010
Louisville, Kentucky$2,273$3,287
Henderson, Kentucky$2,243$3,269
Paducah, Kentucky$2,126$3,900
Edgewood, Kentucky$2,119$2,401
Florence, Kentucky$2,115$2,348
Richmond, Kentucky$2,093$2,311
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ashland?

Only Trustaff reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,538 per week. Trustaff also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,009. For comparison, the Ashland, KY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,538 per week, roughly in line with Trustaff.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff$2,538$3,009

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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