Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Ashland, KY

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,472/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Ashland, KY is $2,472 per week. This is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of $2,121.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Ashland, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,472/week

Ashland, KY

11% higher than the US average.

$2,121/week

Kentucky

4% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Ashland Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, West Virginia

$2,164/week

This is 14% lower than the Ashland average of $2,472.

Parkersburg, West Virginia

$2,150/week

This is 15% lower than the Ashland average of $2,472.

Beckley, West Virginia

$1,993/week

This is 24% lower than the Ashland average of $2,472.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Ashland?

Stepdown earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Ashland, KY, averaging $3,009 per week, followed by DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($2,500) and Intermediate Care ($2,455). For comparison, the Ashland, KY average for Travel Nurses is $2,472 per week — Stepdown earns 22% more.

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Stepdown	$3,009	$3,009
DOU - Direct Observation Unit	$2,500	$3,009
Intermediate Care	$2,455	$3,009
Med Surg	$2,455	$3,009
Med Surg / Telemetry	$2,455	$3,009
PCU - Progressive Care Unit	$2,455	$3,009

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Ashland?

Only Trustaff reports pay data for Travel Nurses, averaging $2,472 per week. Trustaff also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,009. For comparison, the Ashland, KY average for Travel Nurses is $2,472 per week, roughly in line with Trustaff.