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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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