Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,284/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in New York is $2,284 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,116.
Last updated on August 29, 2026. Based on 140 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$2,284/week
New York
7% higher than the US average.
$2,116/week
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, New York | $2,911 | $2,979 |
| Binghamton, New York | $2,789 | $3,217 |
| Elmira, New York | $2,616 | $3,000 |
| Syracuse, New York | $2,598 | $2,710 |
| New York, New York | $2,434 | $2,979 |
| Ithaca, New York | $2,278 | $2,400 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $2,415 | $4,406 |
| New Jersey | $2,241 | $2,674 |
| Massachusetts | $2,230 | $3,425 |
| Vermont | $2,165 | $2,212 |
| Virginia | $2,140 | $3,089 |
| West Virginia | $2,035 | $2,654 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,987 | $2,468 |
| Ohio | $1,951 | $2,701 |
| Maryland | $1,906 | $2,334 |
| Delaware | $1,848 | $2,156 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| AMHS Staffing Alliance | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| ATX Learning Healthcare | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,794 | $2,909 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,719 | $2,719 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,700 | $2,800 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,686 | $3,221 |
| MedCadre | $2,667 | $2,667 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,663 | $2,979 |
| WCS Healthcare Partners | $2,592 | $2,592 |
Last updated on August 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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