Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,160/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Poughkeepsie, NY is $2,160 per week. This is 7% lower than the New York average of $2,311.

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Poughkeepsie, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,160/week

Poughkeepsie, NY

2% lower than the US average.

$2,311/week

New York

5% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Albany, New York

$2,519/week

This is 15% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $2,887.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$2,313/week

This is 25% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $2,887.

Brattleboro, Vermont

$2,522/week

This is 14% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $2,887.

What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Brooklyn, New York pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,586 per week, followed by Ithaca, New York ($2,558) and Albany, New York ($2,472). Ithaca, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,145. For comparison, the Poughkeepsie, NY average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,160 per week — Brooklyn, New York pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$2,586$2,952
Ithaca, New York$2,558$3,145
Albany, New York$2,472$2,821
Mount Vernon, New York$2,421$2,434
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Poughkeepsie?

Only White Glove Placement reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,160 per week. For comparison, the Poughkeepsie, NY average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,160 per week, roughly in line with White Glove Placement.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
White Glove Placement$2,160$2,160

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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