Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,056/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Missouri is $2,056 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,120.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 142 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$2,056/week
Missouri
3% lower than the US average.
$2,120/week
United States
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 $2,262 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($1,788). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,735. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,056 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,262 | $2,735 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $1,788 | $1,917 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,220 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,173) and Kansas ($2,139). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,056 per week — Illinois pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,220 | $2,563 |
| Kentucky | $2,173 | $2,654 |
| Kansas | $2,139 | $3,296 |
| Louisiana | $1,952 | $2,530 |
| Tennessee | $1,873 | $2,246 |
| Alabama | $1,806 | $1,953 |
| Mississippi | $1,771 | $1,987 |
| Arkansas | $1,634 | $2,039 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Bestica pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,734 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,557) and Protouch Staffing ($2,547). Bestica also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,735. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,056 per week — Bestica pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $2,734 | $2,735 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,557 | $2,557 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,547 | $2,547 |
| iDEAL Hire | $2,504 | $2,504 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,437 | $2,438 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,379 | $2,708 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,353 | $2,520 |
| The Judge Group | $2,347 | $2,347 |
| Care Career | $2,287 | $2,600 |
| Meda Health | $2,274 | $2,495 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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