Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,005/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,005 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,189.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 501 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
$2,005/week
Kentucky
9% lower than the US average.
$2,189/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,297 | $2,383 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,181 | $2,592 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,115 | $2,454 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Health | $3,083 | $3,083 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,946 | $2,946 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| LER Healthcare | $2,510 | $2,800 |
| LanceSoft | $2,481 | $3,170 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,408 | $2,430 |
| LeaderStat | $2,403 | $2,451 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,327 | $2,327 |
| Binding Minds | $2,326 | $2,326 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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