Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,318/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in South Dakota is $2,318 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,135.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,318/week

South Dakota

8% higher than the US average.

$2,135/week

United States

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

Only Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,383 per week. Sioux Falls, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,612. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,318 per week — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,383$2,612
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

North Dakota pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,545 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,297) and Nebraska ($2,261). Montana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,318 per week — North Dakota pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
North Dakota$2,545$3,089
Minnesota$2,297$2,543
Nebraska$2,261$2,616
Kansas$2,238$3,296
Montana$2,223$3,660
Iowa$2,221$2,564
Colorado$2,157$3,384
Missouri$2,045$2,733
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,706 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,612) and AHS Staffing ($2,316). For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,318 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,706$2,706
Vibra Travels$2,612$2,612
AHS Staffing$2,316$2,316
Care Career$2,311$2,311
Healthcare Support$2,302$2,302
Coast Medical Service$2,257$2,257
Voca Healthcare$2,252$2,252
Protouch Staffing$2,239$2,239
PRIDE Health$2,218$2,218
Genie Healthcare$2,186$2,186

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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