Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,785/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Frankfort, KY is $1,785 per week. This is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,245.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 970 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,785/week

Frankfort, KY

26% lower than the US average.

$2,245/week

Kentucky

1% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Frankfort Compare to Other Cities

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Lexington, Kentucky

$2,233/week

This is 20% higher than the Frankfort average of $1,785.

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,391/week

This is 25% higher than the Frankfort average of $1,785.

Lafayette, Indiana

$2,324/week

This is 23% higher than the Frankfort average of $1,785.

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

ED - Emergency Department earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Frankfort, KY, averaging $2,066 per week, followed by PACU - Post Anesthesia Care ($1,951). ED - Emergency Department also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,730. For comparison, the Frankfort, KY average for Travel Nurses is $1,785 per week — ED - Emergency Department earns 16% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ED - Emergency Department$2,066$3,730
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care$1,951$2,225
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Frankfort?

Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,700 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,563) and Voca Healthcare ($2,065). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,730. For comparison, the Frankfort, KY average for Travel Nurses is $1,785 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 107% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,700$3,700
Cross Country Nurses$2,563$3,730
Voca Healthcare$2,065$2,065
TravSource$2,041$2,041
Seven Healthcare$2,019$2,870
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,017$2,891
Wise Medical Staffing$2,011$2,246
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,011$2,023
FlexCare Nursing$1,988$3,526
TalentBurst, Inc$1,985$2,095

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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