Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?

The highest paying specialty in Kentucky is Hand Surgery. Travel roles are currently paying $2,965/wk which is 28% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Kentucky include Orthopedic Surgery with average pay of $2,786/wk, Electrophysiology Lab with average pay of $2,753/wk and Occupational Health with average pay of $2,740/wk.

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,141/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,141 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,184.

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Based on 3,148 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,141/week

Kentucky

2% lower than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Winchester, Kentucky	$2,486	$2,800
Pikeville, Kentucky	$2,482	$3,888
Edgewood, Kentucky	$2,304	$3,360
Henderson, Kentucky	$2,275	$2,404

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,698	$3,360
Interventional Radiology	$2,698	$3,360

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Ohio	$2,227	$3,813
Indiana	$2,191	$3,482
Illinois	$2,190	$3,920
Iowa	$2,137	$3,885
Missouri	$2,120	$3,945
Alabama	$1,990	$4,010
Tennessee	$1,964	$4,107
Arkansas	$1,917	$3,287
Georgia	$1,908	$4,066
Mississippi	$1,723	$3,289

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Medninjas	$3,888	$3,888
Corratel Healthcare	$3,442	$3,442
NURSE's Etc. Staffing	$3,346	$3,346
Seven Healthcare	$3,338	$3,450
Enterprise Medical Staffing	$3,160	$3,160
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing	$3,073	$3,073
Meda Health	$2,985	$3,322
Millenia Medical Staffing	$2,981	$2,981
Medasource	$2,962	$2,962
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,932	$2,932