Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,260/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Richmond, VA is $2,260 per week. This is 12% higher than the Virginia average of $1,986.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,260/week

Richmond, VA

This is equal to the US average

$1,986/week

Virginia

14% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Williamsburg, Virginia

$2,051/week

This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,252/week

This is 4% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Washington, District of Columbia

$2,238/week

This is 3% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

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

Hopewell, Virginia pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,483 per week, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($2,260) and Arlington, Virginia ($2,142). Hopewell, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,070. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,260 per week — Hopewell, Virginia pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hopewell, Virginia$2,483$3,070
Richmond, Virginia$2,260$2,366
Arlington, Virginia$2,142$2,142
Wytheville, Virginia$2,071$2,071
Lynchburg, Virginia$1,917$2,236
Danville, Virginia$1,917$2,162
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Only HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,260 per week. HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,366. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,260 per week, roughly in line with HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,260$2,366

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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