Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,681/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $2,681 per week. This is 23% higher than the US average of $2,073.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,681/week

California

23% higher than the US average.

$2,073/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vallejo, California$2,517$2,633
Napa, California$2,149$2,149
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,773$2,974
Montana$2,236$3,486
Washington$2,203$3,062
Oregon$2,086$3,000
Michigan$1,945$2,353
Idaho$1,899$2,786
Colorado$1,808$3,384
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Catalytic Solutions$3,566$3,566
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,420$3,420
TriOptus$3,168$3,168
Prime Staffing$3,158$3,200
Cross Country Nurses$3,145$3,145
Bestica$3,059$3,567
GLC On-The-Go$2,952$3,207
Stability Healthcare$2,902$3,182
First Connect Health$2,888$3,125
Care Career$2,845$3,255

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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