Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York, NY

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,631/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in New York, NY is $2,631 per week. This is 10% higher than the New York average of $2,379.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on 16 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

$2,631/week

New York, NY

14% higher than the US average.

$2,379/week

New York

5% higher than the US average.

$2,251/week

United States

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

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Brooklyn, New York

$2,659/week

This is 3% higher than the New York average of $2,576.

Poughkeepsie, New York

$2,644/week

This is 3% higher than the New York average of $2,576.

New London, Connecticut

$2,729/week

This is 6% higher than the New York average of $2,576.

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

Brooklyn, New York pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,273 per week, followed by New York, New York ($2,631) and Elmira, New York ($2,545). Brooklyn, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,840. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,631 per week — Brooklyn, New York pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$3,273$3,840
New York, New York$2,631$3,834
Elmira, New York$2,545$2,728
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,834 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($3,540) and Prime Staffing ($2,744). For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,631 per week — Host Healthcare pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$3,834$3,834
First Connect Health$3,540$3,540
Prime Staffing$2,744$2,744
HCS 247$2,619$2,619
Talent4Health$2,157$2,158

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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