Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,567/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $2,567 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,062.
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 35 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
$2,567/week
California
20% higher than the US average.
$2,062/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concord, California | $2,965 | $2,965 |
| Vallejo, California | $2,509 | $2,806 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,246 | $3,166 |
| New Mexico | $2,112 | $2,316 |
| Utah | $1,973 | $2,137 |
| Texas | $1,834 | $2,638 |
| Colorado | $1,551 | $3,384 |
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 | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Care Career | $3,032 | $3,032 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,008 | $3,008 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $2,766 | $2,766 |
| GQR Healthcare | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| LanceSoft | $2,736 | $2,806 |
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $2,702 | $2,702 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Anders Group | $2,683 | $2,683 |
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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