Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,696/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Arkansas is $1,696 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,096.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,696/week

Arkansas

24% lower than the US average.

$2,096/week

United States

What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Only Springdale, Arkansas reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $1,695 per week. Springdale, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,933. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,696 per week, roughly in line with Springdale, Arkansas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Springdale, Arkansas$1,695$1,933
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,205 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,137) and Illinois ($2,091). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,029. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,696 per week — Missouri pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,205$2,729
Kansas$2,137$3,029
Illinois$2,091$2,550
Kentucky$1,902$2,436
Oklahoma$1,883$2,120
Alabama$1,774$2,071
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

The Judge Group pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,200 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,182) and Lucid Staffing Solutions ($2,029). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,696 per week — The Judge Group pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$2,200$2,200
LifePoint$2,182$2,182
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,029$2,029
Meda Health$2,002$2,002
OneStaff Medical$1,948$1,948
Vibra Travels$1,933$1,933
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,932$1,932
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,923$1,923
GLC On-The-Go$1,911$1,911
Avani Healthcare Staffing$1,875$1,875

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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