Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,084/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Illinois is $2,084 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,100.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 66 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,084/week

Illinois

1% lower than the US average.

$2,100/week

United States

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

Centreville, Illinois pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,170 per week, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($1,901) and Chicago, Illinois ($1,897). Centreville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,491. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,084 per week — Centreville, Illinois pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Centreville, Illinois$2,170$2,491
Evanston, Illinois$1,901$2,125
Chicago, Illinois$1,897$2,052
Harvey, Illinois$1,693$1,789
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,173 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,140) and Kansas ($2,138). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,084 per week — Missouri pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,173$2,731
Iowa$2,140$3,834
Kansas$2,138$2,912
Wisconsin$2,052$2,946
Michigan$2,012$2,259
Ohio$1,973$2,754
Kentucky$1,946$2,736
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Illinois?

PEL/VIP pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,423 per week, followed by American Consultants ($2,386) and E-SolHealth ($2,376). PEL/VIP also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,550. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,084 per week — PEL/VIP pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PEL/VIP$2,423$2,550
American Consultants$2,386$2,386
E-SolHealth$2,376$2,376
Talent4Health$2,292$2,292
AHS Staffing$2,272$2,491
First Connect Health$2,245$2,245
Genie Healthcare$2,205$2,287
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200
HCS 247$2,200$2,200
Care Career$2,180$2,270

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

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