Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,526/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $2,526 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,052.
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,526/week
California
19% higher than the US average.
$2,052/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton, California | $2,599 | $2,840 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,802 | $3,055 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,751 | $2,751 |
| First Connect Health | $2,720 | $2,722 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,683 | $2,683 |
| HCS 247 | $2,667 | $2,748 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,632 | $2,632 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,562 | $2,562 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,561 | $2,561 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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