Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,104/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in District of Columbia is $2,104 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,131.

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

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$2,104/week

District of Columbia

1% lower than the US average.

$2,131/week

United States

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

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,104 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,200. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,104 per week, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$2,104$2,200
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

New York pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,396 per week, followed by Connecticut ($2,226) and West Virginia ($2,135). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,840. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,104 per week — New York pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,396$3,840
Connecticut$2,226$3,326
West Virginia$2,135$2,252
Virginia$2,035$2,454
Maryland$2,029$2,574
Pennsylvania$1,930$2,265
Ohio$1,896$2,278
North Carolina$1,880$2,687
Delaware$1,799$2,156
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in District of Columbia?

LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,219 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,157) and Supplemental Health Care ($2,155). For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,104 per week — LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$2,219$2,219
Care Career$2,157$2,200
Supplemental Health Care$2,155$2,155
Genie Healthcare$2,134$2,134
Meda Health$2,064$2,064
Stability Healthcare$2,055$2,055
Coast Medical Service$2,048$2,048
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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