Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,208/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in South Dakota is $2,208 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,138.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$2,208/week
South Dakota
3% higher than the US average.
$2,138/week
United States
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 $2,217 per week. Sioux Falls, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,311. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,208 per week, roughly in line with Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $2,217 | $2,311 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,408 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,151) and Kansas ($2,148). Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,486. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,208 per week — Montana pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,408 | $3,486 |
| Iowa | $2,151 | $3,451 |
| Kansas | $2,148 | $3,029 |
| North Dakota | $2,099 | $2,210 |
| Colorado | $1,927 | $3,384 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Care Career pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,311 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,284) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,214). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,311. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,208 per week — Care Career pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,311 | $2,311 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,284 | $2,284 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,214 | $2,214 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,198 | $2,215 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,126 | $2,126 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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