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

$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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$2,599$2,840
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arizona$2,392$2,776
Washington$2,136$2,274
Michigan$1,985$2,551
Colorado$1,888$3,384
Nevada$1,884$2,948
Oregon$1,755$2,093
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax 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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