Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,349/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in New Mexico is $2,349 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $2,096.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,349/week

New Mexico

11% higher than the US average.

$2,096/week

United States

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

Only Las Vegas, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,340 per week. Las Vegas, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,349 per week, roughly in line with Las Vegas, New Mexico.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Las Vegas, New Mexico$2,340$2,500
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,385 per week, followed by California ($2,324) and Nebraska ($2,266). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,349 per week — Kansas pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,385$2,994
California$2,324$2,500
Nebraska$2,266$2,506
Texas$2,108$2,666
Colorado$2,040$3,384
Arizona$2,028$2,730
Nevada$1,988$2,162
Oklahoma$1,889$2,501
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,055 per week, followed by The Good Life MedStaff ($2,392) and Coast Medical Service ($2,347). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,349 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,055$3,055
The Good Life MedStaff$2,392$2,392
Coast Medical Service$2,347$2,347
iDEAL Hire$2,345$2,345
Genie Healthcare$2,334$2,500
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,321$2,326
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,207$2,207

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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