Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,128/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,128 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,252.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 90 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,128/week
Kentucky
6% lower than the US average.
$2,252/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,009 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($2,358) and Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,137). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,111. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,128 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 41% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland, Kentucky | $3,009 | $3,009 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,358 | $3,111 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,137 | $2,185 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,116 | $2,218 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,057 | $2,075 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,009 | $2,167 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $1,907 | $1,980 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $1,576 | $2,227 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,444 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,289) and Ohio ($2,283). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,128 per week — Illinois pays 15% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,444 | $4,056 |
| Virginia | $2,289 | $3,464 |
| Ohio | $2,283 | $3,215 |
| Missouri | $2,236 | $3,199 |
| Alabama | $2,096 | $3,035 |
| Georgia | $2,090 | $2,798 |
| Tennessee | $2,075 | $2,701 |
| Arkansas | $1,871 | $2,567 |
| Mississippi | $1,809 | $2,124 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Assured Nursing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,622 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,440) and Trustaff ($2,397). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,111. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,128 per week — Assured Nursing pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Assured Nursing | $2,622 | $2,867 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Trustaff | $2,397 | $2,463 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,296 | $2,543 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,292 | $3,054 |
| Care Career | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,227 | $3,111 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,173 | $2,173 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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