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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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