Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,384/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Kentucky is $2,384 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,467.
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 184 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,384/week
Kentucky
3% lower than the US average.
$2,467/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,404 | $2,746 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,403 | $3,078 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $2,353 | $2,605 |
| Jackson, Kentucky | $2,322 | $2,646 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,747 | $3,648 |
| West Virginia | $2,406 | $3,481 |
| Virginia | $2,379 | $3,188 |
| Ohio | $2,346 | $4,466 |
| Alabama | $2,291 | $3,207 |
| Georgia | $2,179 | $3,442 |
| Tennessee | $2,135 | $3,024 |
| North Carolina | $2,105 | $3,250 |
| South Carolina | $2,042 | $2,966 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tripod Partners USA | $3,058 | $3,058 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,772 | $2,772 |
| Talent4Health | $2,763 | $2,840 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,719 | $3,078 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,712 | $2,858 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,711 | $2,811 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,704 | $2,704 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,654 | $2,654 |
| LeaderStat | $2,605 | $2,605 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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