Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$3,416/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Chicago, IL is $3,416 per week. This is 31% higher than the Illinois average of $2,345.

Last updated on September 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

$3,416/week

Chicago, IL

36% higher than the US average.

$2,345/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Evanston, Illinois

$2,198/week

This is 2% lower than the Chicago average of $2,246.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,360/week

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,246.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$2,188/week

This is 3% lower than the Chicago average of $2,246.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$3,416$3,629
Centreville, Illinois$2,326$2,326
Highland Park, Illinois$2,007$2,007
Evanston, Illinois$1,871$2,678
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$3,499$3,629
Nightingale Nurses$3,447$3,500
Meda Health$3,249$3,249
Prime Staffing$2,432$2,432
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,287$2,287
American Traveler$2,190$2,190
Stability Healthcare$2,148$2,148
Aequor Healthcare$2,096$2,096
Supplemental Health Care$1,938$1,938
Coast Medical Service$1,796$1,796

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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