Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,976/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Pennsylvania is $1,976 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 93 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages

$1,976/week

Pennsylvania

6% lower than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

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

Allentown, Pennsylvania pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,124 per week, followed by Erie, Pennsylvania ($2,052) and Easton, Pennsylvania ($2,007). Erie, Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,281. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,976 per week — Allentown, Pennsylvania pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Allentown, Pennsylvania$2,124$2,268
Erie, Pennsylvania$2,052$2,281
Easton, Pennsylvania$2,007$2,079
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?

New York pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,255 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,191) and New Jersey ($2,175). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,715. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,976 per week — New York pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,255$3,715
Massachusetts$2,191$2,744
New Jersey$2,175$2,462
West Virginia$2,159$2,278
Virginia$2,070$3,070
Maryland$1,982$2,257
Delaware$1,785$2,156
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

Horizon Health pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,468 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($2,254) and GLC On-The-Go ($2,240). For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,976 per week — Horizon Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Horizon Health$2,468$2,468
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,254$2,254
GLC On-The-Go$2,240$2,450
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,205$2,205
BHS Workforce$2,203$2,203
Access Healthcare$2,098$2,098
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,077$2,077
Host Healthcare$2,071$2,281
Sage Group Healthcare$2,066$2,066
Care Career$2,047$2,106

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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