Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,152/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Washington is $2,152 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,107.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages

$2,152/week

Washington

2% higher than the US average.

$2,107/week

United States

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

Tacoma, Washington pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,177 per week, followed by Seattle, Washington ($2,131). Tacoma, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,675. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,152 per week — Tacoma, Washington pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,177$2,675
Seattle, Washington$2,131$2,345
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?

Alaska pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,530 per week, followed by Montana ($2,265) and Colorado ($2,255). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,385. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,152 per week — Alaska pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$2,530$2,638
Montana$2,265$3,500
Colorado$2,255$3,384
California$2,248$4,385
Michigan$2,017$2,259
Utah$1,741$1,920
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Washington?

Care Career pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,305 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,267) and Olaro ($2,205). Host Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,675. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,152 per week — Care Career pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,305$2,305
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,267$2,295
Olaro$2,205$2,205
TotalMed RN$2,170$2,227
Nightingale Nurses$2,140$2,140
Host Healthcare$2,139$2,675
Stability Healthcare$2,135$2,135
Coast Medical Service$2,129$2,148
TRS Healthcare$2,128$2,155
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$2,124$2,157

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

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