Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$1,904/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in North Carolina is $1,904 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,135.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 198 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$1,904/week
North Carolina
12% lower than the US average.
$2,135/week
United States
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,306 per week, followed by Durham, North Carolina ($1,999) and Asheville, North Carolina ($1,882). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,764. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,904 per week — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $2,306 | $2,306 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $1,999 | $2,211 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $1,882 | $2,764 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,154 per week, followed by Georgia ($2,095) and Virginia ($1,993). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,904 per week — Kentucky pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,154 | $2,654 |
| Georgia | $2,095 | $2,251 |
| Virginia | $1,993 | $2,603 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,933 | $2,265 |
| Ohio | $1,912 | $2,294 |
| Tennessee | $1,864 | $2,246 |
| Alabama | $1,816 | $1,953 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,592) and Winston Resources ($2,571). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,904 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| Winston Resources | $2,571 | $2,571 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,260 | $2,555 |
| Cell Staff | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| Solomon Page | $2,228 | $2,228 |
| HPA Healthcare | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,169 | $2,359 |
| VyTalent Solutions | $2,160 | $2,537 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,149 | $2,149 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Winston Salem, North Carolina
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- Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
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UP TO $2,319/wk
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- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- The Judge Group and 13 others
UP TO $2,007/wk
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