Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,292/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,292 per week. This is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,086.
Last updated on January 13, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$2,292/week
Newark, NJ
6% higher than the US average.
$2,086/week
New Jersey
3% lower than the US average.
$2,151/week
United States
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities
The Bronx, New York
$2,595/week
This is 19% lower than the Newark average of $3,083.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$2,246/week
This is 37% lower than the Newark average of $3,083.
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$2,340/week
This is 32% lower than the Newark average of $3,083.
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, New Jersey | $2,292 | $2,540 |
| Belleville, New Jersey | $2,126 | $2,126 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Newark?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,694 | $2,694 |
| Zack Group | $2,594 | $2,594 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| Focus Staff | $2,544 | $2,544 |
| HCS 247 Travel | $2,540 | $2,540 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,540 | $2,540 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,534 | $2,534 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,514 | $2,514 |
Last updated on January 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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