Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$1,918/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,918 per week. This is 14% lower than the Illinois average of $2,191.
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,918/week
Chicago, IL
18% lower than the US average.
$2,191/week
Illinois
3% lower than the US average.
$2,261/week
United States
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,542/week
This is 12% higher than the Chicago average of $2,239.
Peoria, Illinois
$2,438/week
This is 8% higher than the Chicago average of $2,239.
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,381/week
This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,239.
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Only Peoria, Illinois reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,448 per week. Peoria, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,563. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,918 per week — Peoria, Illinois pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,448 | $2,563 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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