Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,234/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,234 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,329.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 144 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,234/week
Kentucky
4% lower than the US average.
$2,329/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,361 per week, followed by Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,309) and Henderson, Kentucky ($2,189). Hazard, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,976. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,234 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 6% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,361 | $2,774 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,309 | $2,347 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,189 | $2,311 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,186 | $2,976 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,068 | $2,077 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $1,957 | $2,290 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,471 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,402) and Ohio ($2,361). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,711. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,234 per week — West Virginia pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,471 | $3,600 |
| Illinois | $2,402 | $3,711 |
| Ohio | $2,361 | $3,393 |
| Alabama | $2,226 | $3,066 |
| Virginia | $2,158 | $3,207 |
| Georgia | $2,127 | $2,865 |
| Tennessee | $2,108 | $2,971 |
| North Carolina | $1,992 | $2,852 |
| South Carolina | $1,973 | $2,698 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Prime Staffing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,717 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,708) and Jackson Nurse Professionals ($2,457). Trustaff has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,009. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,234 per week — Prime Staffing pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $2,717 | $2,976 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,708 | $2,708 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,457 | $2,640 |
| Trustaff | $2,404 | $3,009 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,401 | $2,401 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,329 | $2,329 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,307 | $2,774 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,301 | $2,409 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,289 | $2,289 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,236 | $2,626 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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UP TO $3,240/wk
PCU RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
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UP TO $3,031/wk
Stepdown RN
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 5 others
UP TO $2,957/wk
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