Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,959/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $1,959 per week. This is 10% lower than the Virginia average of $2,153.

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, VA compared to State and National Averages

$1,959/week

Portsmouth, VA

12% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

Virginia

1% lower than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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The Bronx, New York

$2,741/week

This is 8% higher than the Portsmouth average of $2,523.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,017/week

This is 25% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,523.

Akron, Ohio

$2,157/week

This is 17% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,523.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sterling, Virginia$2,345$2,345
Roanoke, Virginia$2,205$2,639
Falls Church, Virginia$2,068$2,300
Portsmouth, Virginia$1,959$2,032
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support$2,032$2,032
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare$2,016$2,016
Prime Staffing$1,980$1,980
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,905$1,951
Host Healthcare$1,873$1,873
TNAA TotalMed RN$1,747$1,747

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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