Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,824/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Columbia, MO is $1,824 per week. This is 19% lower than the Missouri average of $2,173.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,824/week

Columbia, MO

21% lower than the US average.

$2,173/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Springfield, Missouri

$2,063/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,195.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,200/week

This is equal to the Columbia average

Centreville, Illinois

$2,164/week

This is 1% lower than the Columbia average of $2,195.

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,289 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,950) and Columbia, Missouri ($1,824). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,731. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,824 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,289$2,731
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,950$1,950
Columbia, Missouri$1,824$2,127
Springfield, Missouri$1,753$1,917
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Supplemental Health Care pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,022 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($1,822) and GHR Healthcare ($1,764). Supplemental Health Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,127. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,824 per week — Supplemental Health Care pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Supplemental Health Care$2,022$2,127
HCS 247$1,822$1,822
GHR Healthcare$1,764$1,764
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,764$1,764
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,764$1,764
Stability Healthcare$1,668$1,668

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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