Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,859/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kentucky is $1,859 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,094.

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,859/week

Kentucky

13% lower than the US average.

$2,094/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$1,842$2,036
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia$2,306$3,062
Maryland$2,118$2,525
Pennsylvania$2,061$2,840
Georgia$2,035$2,299
West Virginia$1,976$2,172
Tennessee$1,871$2,570
North Carolina$1,860$2,268
Ohio$1,831$2,447
South Carolina$1,490$1,490
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LifePoint$2,128$2,128
Supplemental Health Care$2,036$2,036
TRS Healthcare$1,946$1,946
Care Career$1,937$1,939
Genie Healthcare$1,907$1,913
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$1,894$1,894
GLC On-The-Go$1,855$1,855
Cross Country Nurses$1,850$1,850
Focus Staff$1,840$1,840
Host Healthcare$1,791$1,791

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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