Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$1,970/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Durham, NC is $1,970 per week. This is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of $1,866.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$1,970/week
Durham, NC
13% lower than the US average.
$1,866/week
North Carolina
20% lower than the US average.
$2,231/week
United States
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Burlington, North Carolina
$1,943/week
This is 2% lower than the Durham average of $1,989.
Danville, Virginia
$1,993/week
This is equal to the Durham average
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$2,044/week
This is 3% higher than the Durham average of $1,989.
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Morganton, North Carolina pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,104 per week, followed by Durham, North Carolina ($1,970) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($1,966). Winston-Salem, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,359. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,970 per week — Morganton, North Carolina pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, North Carolina | $2,104 | $2,238 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $1,970 | $2,160 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $1,966 | $2,359 |
| Black Mountain, North Carolina | $1,842 | $1,842 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $1,759 | $2,181 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Durham?
Assured Nursing pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,160 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,159) and Prime Staffing ($2,106). For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,970 per week — Assured Nursing pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Assured Nursing | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| HCS 247 | $2,159 | $2,159 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,106 | $2,160 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,097 | $2,097 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,089 | $2,089 |
| Care Career | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Meda Health | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,068 | $2,068 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,029 | $2,029 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,002 | $2,002 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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