Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, KY

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,116/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Richmond, KY is $2,116 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,247.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Richmond, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,116/week

Richmond, KY

6% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Louisville, Kentucky

$2,349/week

This is 7% higher than the Richmond average of $2,184.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$1,874/week

This is 17% lower than the Richmond average of $2,184.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,116/week

This is 3% lower than the Richmond average of $2,184.

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

Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,009). Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,608. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,116 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$2,411$2,608
Lexington, Kentucky$2,009$2,091

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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