Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,583/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,583 per week. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,757.

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Based on 173 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,583/week

Hickory, NC

36% lower than the US average.

$1,757/week

North Carolina

23% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,008/week

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $1,812.

Salem, Virginia

$2,164/week

This is 16% higher than the Hickory average of $1,812.

Hazard, Kentucky

$2,173/week

This is 17% higher than the Hickory average of $1,812.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$2,190$2,409
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,118$3,359
Garner, North Carolina$2,022$2,102
Asheville, North Carolina$1,755$2,140
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$1,706$1,911
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ConnectRN$1,932$1,932
LifePoint$1,793$1,814
Voca Healthcare$1,789$1,789
Premier Medical Staffing Services$1,769$1,769
Vibra Travels$1,753$1,753
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,708$1,708
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$1,708$1,708
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,705$1,705
LeaderStat$1,699$1,836
Anders Group$1,648$1,652

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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