Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,172/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in New Jersey is $2,172 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,094.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$2,172/week
New Jersey
4% higher than the US average.
$2,094/week
United States
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Only Hackensack, New Jersey reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,394 per week. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,172 per week — Hackensack, New Jersey pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, New Jersey | $2,394 | $2,394 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Vermont pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,450 per week, followed by New York ($2,245) and Massachusetts ($2,178). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,715. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,172 per week — Vermont pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $2,450 | $3,163 |
| New York | $2,245 | $3,715 |
| Massachusetts | $2,178 | $2,744 |
| Virginia | $2,053 | $3,070 |
| Maryland | $1,977 | $2,257 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,967 | $2,468 |
| Delaware | $1,774 | $2,156 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New Jersey?
The Judge Group pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,622 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,462) and Zack Group ($2,445). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,172 per week — The Judge Group pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| The Judge Group | $2,622 | $2,622 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,462 | $2,462 |
| Zack Group | $2,445 | $2,445 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,390 | $2,390 |
| HCS 247 | $2,377 | $2,377 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,346 | $2,346 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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