Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,443/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $2,443 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,124.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 50 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,443/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,124/week
United States
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Vallejo, California pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,445 per week, followed by San Leandro, California ($2,282). Vallejo, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,707. For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,443 per week, roughly in line with Vallejo, California.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, California | $2,445 | $2,707 |
| San Leandro, California | $2,282 | $2,480 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,312 per week, followed by New Mexico ($2,234) and Montana ($2,216). Montana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,443 per week — Oregon pays 5% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,312 | $2,608 |
| New Mexico | $2,234 | $2,806 |
| Montana | $2,216 | $3,660 |
| Colorado | $2,143 | $3,384 |
| Texas | $2,121 | $2,592 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in California?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,258 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,202) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,736). For comparison, the California average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,443 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,258 | $3,258 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $3,202 | $3,202 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,736 | $2,736 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,707 | $2,707 |
| Bestica | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| ProKatchers | $2,587 | $2,587 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,578 | $2,578 |
| Health Saviours | $2,560 | $2,560 |
| Care Career | $2,547 | $2,547 |
| HCS 247 | $2,541 | $2,541 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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