Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary

$2,178/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Nurse in Kentucky is $2,178 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,529.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,178/week

Kentucky

16% lower than the US average.

$2,529/week

United States

Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Pediatric Nurses?

Only Hazard, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Pediatric Nurses, averaging $2,204 per week. Hazard, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,675. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,178 per week — Hazard, Kentucky pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hazard, Kentucky$2,204$2,675
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Ohio pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,842 per week, followed by Georgia ($2,620) and Virginia ($2,567). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,704. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,178 per week — Ohio pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ohio$2,842$4,704
Georgia$2,620$3,286
Virginia$2,567$3,787
North Carolina$2,499$4,221
Illinois$2,446$3,600
Missouri$2,291$3,629
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by TRS Healthcare ($2,331) and Medical Solutions ($2,253). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,178 per week — Host Healthcare pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,675$2,675
TRS Healthcare$2,331$2,331
Medical Solutions$2,253$2,253
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,218$2,218
Prime Staffing$2,160$2,160
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,085$2,095
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,004$2,004
Triage Staffing$1,978$1,986
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,897$1,897

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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