Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,504/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $2,504 per week. This is 18% higher than the Missouri average of $2,056.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,504/week

Saint Louis, MO

10% higher than the US average.

$2,056/week

Missouri

10% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,424/week

This is 7% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,249.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,422/week

This is 7% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,249.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,069/week

This is 9% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,249.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,262 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($1,788). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,735. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,504 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 10% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,262$2,735
Columbia, Missouri$1,788$1,917

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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