Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,199/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,199 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,224.
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 106 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,199/week
Kentucky
1% lower than the US average.
$2,224/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,269 | $3,151 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,219 | $3,210 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,215 | $2,232 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,196 | $2,372 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,170 | $2,866 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,092 | $2,092 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,449 | $3,589 |
| West Virginia | $2,335 | $3,530 |
| Virginia | $2,310 | $3,464 |
| Ohio | $2,306 | $3,449 |
| Alabama | $2,231 | $2,742 |
| Georgia | $2,186 | $3,006 |
| Tennessee | $1,976 | $2,331 |
| North Carolina | $1,956 | $2,522 |
| South Carolina | $1,845 | $2,110 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustaff | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,809 | $3,210 |
| LanceSoft | $2,726 | $3,151 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,620 | $2,866 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,587 | $3,118 |
| Care Career | $2,254 | $2,272 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,241 | $2,241 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,233 | $2,234 |
| HCS 247 | $2,233 | $2,233 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,226 | $2,226 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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