Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,447/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Kentucky is $2,447 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,463.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 351 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,447/week
Kentucky
1% lower than the US average.
$2,463/week
United States
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Winchester, Kentucky pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,852 per week, followed by Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,669) and Paducah, Kentucky ($2,474). Lexington, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,535. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,447 per week — Winchester, Kentucky pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester, Kentucky | $2,852 | $2,852 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,669 | $2,860 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,474 | $2,530 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,460 | $3,434 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,387 | $3,535 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,656 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,540) and Virginia ($2,390). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,692. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,447 per week — Illinois pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,656 | $3,692 |
| West Virginia | $2,540 | $3,347 |
| Virginia | $2,390 | $3,519 |
| Ohio | $2,277 | $3,200 |
| Alabama | $2,270 | $2,485 |
| North Carolina | $2,184 | $3,280 |
| Georgia | $2,163 | $3,009 |
| Tennessee | $2,142 | $2,800 |
| South Carolina | $2,023 | $3,000 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Tripod Partners USA pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,084 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($3,018) and LanceSoft ($2,917). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,535. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,447 per week — Tripod Partners USA pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tripod Partners USA | $3,084 | $3,084 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,018 | $3,535 |
| LanceSoft | $2,917 | $3,500 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| LifePoint | $2,852 | $2,852 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,843 | $3,034 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| TravSource | $2,787 | $2,787 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,772 | $2,772 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,760 | $3,024 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Referral Bonus
$3,520/week
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