Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,052/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,052 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,440.
Last updated on February 13, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,052/week
Kentucky
19% lower than the US average.
$2,440/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,471 | $2,800 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,255 | $2,255 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,197 | $2,261 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,125 | $2,182 |
| Winchester, Kentucky | $2,120 | $2,310 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $2,343 | $2,851 |
| Virginia | $2,307 | $2,307 |
| Georgia | $2,234 | $2,470 |
| West Virginia | $2,134 | $2,317 |
| Maryland | $2,061 | $2,084 |
| Ohio | $1,996 | $2,201 |
| North Carolina | $1,945 | $2,192 |
| South Carolina | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Tennessee | $1,447 | $1,447 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LER Healthcare | $2,510 | $2,800 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,433 | $2,607 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,415 | $2,415 |
| LeaderStat | $2,362 | $2,362 |
| LanceSoft | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,334 | $2,334 |
| LifePoint | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| IDR Healthcare | $2,323 | $2,323 |
| Care Career | $2,272 | $2,272 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,265 | $2,265 |
Last updated on February 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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