Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,202/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Missouri is $2,202 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,095.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 214 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$2,202/week
Missouri
5% higher than the US average.
$2,095/week
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,312 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,899) and Springfield, Missouri ($1,777). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,729. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,202 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,312 | $2,729 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $1,899 | $2,218 |
| Springfield, Missouri | $1,777 | $1,917 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,689 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,137) and Iowa ($2,131). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,202 per week — Wisconsin pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,689 | $2,946 |
| Kansas | $2,137 | $3,029 |
| Iowa | $2,131 | $3,834 |
| Illinois | $2,084 | $2,550 |
| Kentucky | $1,913 | $2,436 |
| Oklahoma | $1,883 | $2,100 |
| Arkansas | $1,696 | $1,933 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,829 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,808) and Bestica ($2,671). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,202 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,829 | $2,829 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,808 | $2,808 |
| Bestica | $2,671 | $2,673 |
| Medical Talent | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,575 | $2,575 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,567 | $2,567 |
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Meda Health | $2,493 | $2,494 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,493 | $2,494 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,441 | $2,441 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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