Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,688/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Texas is $1,688 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,688/week

Texas

24% lower than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

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

Only Fort Worth, Texas reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $1,440 per week. Fort Worth, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,620. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,688 per week — Fort Worth, Texas pays 15% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas$1,440$1,620
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,196 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,151) and Kansas ($2,119). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,688 per week — Missouri pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,196$2,731
Colorado$2,151$3,384
Kansas$2,119$3,029
Tennessee$1,940$2,144
Oklahoma$1,921$2,434
Alabama$1,774$2,001
Arkansas$1,718$1,969
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Texas?

Horizon Health pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,592 per week, followed by OneStaff Medical ($2,536) and The Judge Group ($2,074). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,688 per week — Horizon Health pays 54% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Horizon Health$2,592$2,592
OneStaff Medical$2,536$2,536
The Judge Group$2,074$2,074
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,035$2,035
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,025$2,025
Care Career$1,874$1,874
GQR Healthcare$1,778$1,945
Anders Group$1,764$1,764
Vibra Travels$1,731$1,731
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,720$1,720

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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