Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,097/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,097 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,172.
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 3,165 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,097/week
Kentucky
4% lower than the US average.
$2,172/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Kentucky | $2,517 | $3,285 |
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,474 | $3,362 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,452 | $3,300 |
| Jackson, Kentucky | $2,341 | $2,546 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| First Assist | $2,921 | $3,764 |
| OR Scrub RN | $2,921 | $3,764 |
| OR Circulate | $2,838 | $3,764 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,673 | $3,456 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,673 | $3,456 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $2,238 | $3,701 |
| West Virginia | $2,216 | $3,481 |
| Virginia | $2,215 | $4,013 |
| Ohio | $2,174 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | $2,019 | $3,898 |
| Alabama | $2,013 | $4,334 |
| South Carolina | $2,006 | $3,400 |
| Tennessee | $1,976 | $4,050 |
| Georgia | $1,960 | $3,500 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $3,009 | $3,224 |
| CommonSpirit Health at Home | $2,956 | $3,070 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,908 | $2,908 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,903 | $3,172 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $2,899 | $3,091 |
| Heal Horizon Inc | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $2,811 | $3,422 |
| Innovent Global | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,746 | $2,746 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,728 | $2,728 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Louisville, Kentucky
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- Pikeville Medical Center
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- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Hospital
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing and 10 others
UP TO $2,758/wk
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- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Audubon Hospital
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing and 15 others
UP TO $2,758/wk
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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- Voca Healthcare and 1 other
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