Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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