Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,328/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,328 per week. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 864 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,328/week
Kentucky
This is equal to the US average
$2,321/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Owensboro, Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,823 per week, followed by Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,712) and Louisville, Kentucky ($2,456). Bowling Green, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,328 per week — Owensboro, Kentucky pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,823 | $2,823 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,712 | $3,509 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,456 | $3,030 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,343 | $3,516 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,337 | $4,551 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,259 | $2,986 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,338 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,324) and Ohio ($2,207). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,328 per week, roughly in line with Illinois.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,338 | $3,800 |
| Missouri | $2,324 | $3,763 |
| Ohio | $2,207 | $3,393 |
| Alabama | $2,185 | $3,256 |
| Virginia | $2,152 | $3,328 |
| West Virginia | $2,084 | $3,230 |
| North Carolina | $2,026 | $3,321 |
| Georgia | $1,978 | $3,061 |
| Tennessee | $1,871 | $2,752 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Assured Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,267 per week, followed by Prodware Solutions LLC ($3,514) and The Good Life MedStaff ($3,122). Access Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,493. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,328 per week — Assured Nursing pays 83% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Assured Nursing | $4,267 | $4,267 |
| Prodware Solutions LLC | $3,514 | $3,514 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $3,122 | $3,122 |
| Pikeville Health | $3,083 | $3,083 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,936 | $4,493 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,881 | $3,509 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,874 | $3,286 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,862 | $3,128 |
| MedIntel Staffing | $2,825 | $3,175 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,782 | $4,282 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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