Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,309/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $2,309 per week. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $2,198.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 403 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,309/week

Kansas City, MO

4% higher than the US average.

$2,198/week

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Missouri

$2,051/week

This is 7% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,189.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,200/week

This is equal to the Kansas City average

Centreville, Illinois

$2,155/week

This is 2% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,189.

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,309 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,843) and Springfield, Missouri ($1,779). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,731. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,309 per week, roughly in line with Kansas City, Missouri.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$2,309	$2,731
Saint Louis, Missouri	$1,843	$2,079
Springfield, Missouri	$1,779	$1,917

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

LanceSoft pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,700 per week, followed by Bestica ($2,685) and Medical Talent ($2,598). Bestica has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,731. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,309 per week — LanceSoft pays 17% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LanceSoft	$2,700	$2,700
Bestica	$2,685	$2,731
Medical Talent	$2,598	$2,598
BHS Workforce	$2,575	$2,575
Zack Group	$2,571	$2,572
Slate Healthcare	$2,567	$2,567
Protouch Staffing	$2,546	$2,573
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$2,520	$2,520
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$2,520	$2,520
TravSource	$2,502	$2,503

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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