Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,012/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,012 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,239.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 513 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,012/week
Kentucky
11% lower than the US average.
$2,239/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Hazard, Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,957 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,282) and Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,167). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,391. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,012 per week — Hazard, Kentucky pays 47% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,957 | $2,957 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,282 | $2,920 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,159 | $3,391 |
| Winchester, Kentucky | $2,001 | $2,001 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $1,788 | $2,308 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,317 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,187) and Missouri ($2,165). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,012 per week — Illinois pays 15% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,317 | $3,768 |
| Virginia | $2,187 | $3,582 |
| Missouri | $2,165 | $3,232 |
| Ohio | $2,133 | $4,800 |
| Georgia | $2,065 | $3,099 |
| Alabama | $2,053 | $3,170 |
| Arkansas | $1,994 | $2,954 |
| Tennessee | $1,822 | $2,827 |
| Mississippi | $1,729 | $2,297 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,890 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Allied ($2,810) and Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,530). Pluto Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,981. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,012 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 44% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,890 | $2,920 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,810 | $2,810 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,530 | $2,530 |
| Pluto Healthcare | $2,501 | $2,981 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $2,470 | $2,470 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,412 | $2,412 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,362 | $2,362 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,342 | $2,371 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| LanceSoft | $2,336 | $2,900 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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UP TO $2,239/wk
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- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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