Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,302/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in New York, NY is $2,302 per week. This is 2% lower than the New York average of $2,345.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,302/week

New York, NY

5% higher than the US average.

$2,345/week

New York

7% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities

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The Bronx, New York

$2,727/week

This is 6% higher than the New York average of $2,557.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$2,274/week

This is 12% lower than the New York average of $2,557.

Worcester, Massachusetts

$2,406/week

This is 6% lower than the New York average of $2,557.

What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$2,875$2,979
Elmira, New York$2,558$2,840
Syracuse, New York$2,346$2,674
New York, New York$2,302$2,700
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,700$2,700
Prime Staffing$2,380$2,380
Talent4Health$2,158$2,158
HCS 247$2,150$2,150
Host Healthcare$2,115$2,115
Cross Country Nurses$1,995$1,995
Supplemental Health Care$1,910$1,910

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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