Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,875/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in North Carolina is $1,875 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,095.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 139 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,875/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,095/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Boone, North Carolina pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,232 per week, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($2,151) and Black Mountain, North Carolina ($1,842). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,475. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,875 per week — Boone, North Carolina pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boone, North Carolina$2,232$2,232
Morganton, North Carolina$2,151$2,407
Black Mountain, North Carolina$1,842$1,842
Asheville, North Carolina$1,802$2,475
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,218 per week, followed by District of Columbia ($2,155) and Virginia ($2,128). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,070. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,875 per week — New Jersey pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Jersey$2,218$2,462
District of Columbia$2,155$2,155
Virginia$2,128$3,070
West Virginia$2,117$2,476
Pennsylvania$1,991$2,468
Maryland$1,916$2,120
Kentucky$1,913$2,436
Delaware$1,785$2,156
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Expedite Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,650 per week, followed by Modern Healthcare Solutions ($2,437) and Cell Staff ($2,258). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,875 per week — Expedite Healthcare Solutions pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Expedite Healthcare Solutions$2,650$2,650
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,437$2,437
Cell Staff$2,258$2,258
Seven Healthcare$2,220$2,500
The Judge Group$2,182$2,182
Care Team Solutions$2,179$2,303
HonorVet Technologies$2,155$2,185
BHS Workforce$2,134$2,232
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,104$2,359
Zack Group$2,092$2,183

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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