Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,226/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $2,226 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,089.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,226/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,089/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Torrance, California pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Los Angeles, California ($2,124). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,606. For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,226 per week — Torrance, California pays 8% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance, California | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Los Angeles, California | $2,124 | $2,606 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Michigan pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,735 per week, followed by Montana ($2,216) and Washington ($2,091). Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,889. For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,226 per week — Michigan pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $2,735 | $3,889 |
| Montana | $2,216 | $2,976 |
| Washington | $2,091 | $2,295 |
| Colorado | $1,970 | $3,384 |
| Arizona | $1,880 | $2,136 |
| Oregon | $1,661 | $2,434 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
Care Career pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $4,434 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($3,100) and HCS 247 ($3,028). For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,226 per week — Care Career pays 99% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $4,434 | $4,434 |
| LanceSoft | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| HCS 247 | $3,028 | $3,028 |
| Solomon Page | $2,984 | $2,984 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,777 | $4,385 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,612 | $3,298 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,279 | $2,306 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,135 | $2,135 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,981 | $1,981 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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