Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,238/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas is $2,238 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,135.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$2,238/week

Kansas

5% higher than the US average.

$2,135/week

United States

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

Overland Park, Kansas pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $1,924 per week, followed by Merriam, Kansas ($1,630). Merriam, Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,006. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,238 per week — Overland Park, Kansas pays 14% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$1,924$1,924
Merriam, Kansas$1,630$2,006
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,280 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,261) and Texas ($2,243). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,238 per week — Illinois pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,280$2,563
Nebraska$2,261$2,616
Texas$2,243$2,592
Iowa$2,221$2,564
Colorado$2,157$3,384
Missouri$2,045$2,733
Louisiana$1,977$2,530
Oklahoma$1,887$2,901
Mississippi$1,771$1,987
Arkansas$1,607$2,039
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kansas?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,276 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($3,066) and Synergy Medical Staffing ($2,866). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,238 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,276$3,276
ADN Healthcare$3,066$3,296
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,866$2,866
Prolink Region 1$2,775$2,775
Cell Staff$2,570$2,570
First Connect Health$2,560$2,619
Stability Healthcare$2,531$2,531
Coast Medical Service$2,489$2,489
Genie Healthcare$2,478$2,478
Focus Staff$2,468$2,468

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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