Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,104/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Washington, DC is $2,104 per week. This is equal to the District of Columbia average

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages

$2,104/week

Washington, DC

8% lower than the US average.

$2,104/week

District of Columbia

8% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Baltimore, Maryland

$2,266/week

This is 2% higher than the Washington average of $2,213.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,262/week

This is 2% higher than the Washington average of $2,213.

Durham, North Carolina

$2,032/week

This is 9% lower than the Washington average of $2,213.

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

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $2,104 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,200. For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,104 per week, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$2,104$2,200
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Washington?

LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,219 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,157) and Supplemental Health Care ($2,155). For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,104 per week — LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$2,219$2,219
Care Career$2,157$2,200
Supplemental Health Care$2,155$2,155
Genie Healthcare$2,134$2,134
Meda Health$2,064$2,064
Stability Healthcare$2,055$2,055
Coast Medical Service$2,048$2,048
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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