Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Louisville, KY
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,377/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Louisville, KY is $2,377 per week. This is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of $2,313.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 708 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages
$2,377/week
Louisville, KY
5% higher than the US average.
$2,313/week
Kentucky
2% higher than the US average.
$2,261/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
$2,423/week
This is 2% higher than the Louisville average of $2,378.
Lexington, Kentucky
$2,235/week
This is 6% lower than the Louisville average of $2,378.
Bloomington, Indiana
$2,285/week
This is 4% lower than the Louisville average of $2,378.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,678 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($2,377) and Bowling Green, Kentucky ($2,340). Bowling Green, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,377 per week — Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays 13% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,678 | $3,514 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,377 | $3,286 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,340 | $4,551 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,268 | $3,276 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,224 | $2,957 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Louisville?
Refined Medical Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,874 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,805) and Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,787). Refined Medical Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,286. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,377 per week — Refined Medical Staffing pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,874 | $3,286 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,805 | $2,962 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,787 | $2,787 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,639 | $2,673 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,564 | $2,638 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,532 | $2,808 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,520 | $2,840 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $2,517 | $2,563 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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