Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$1,762/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Athens, TN is $1,762 per week. This is 25% lower than the US average of $2,206.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$1,762/week
Athens, TN
25% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$1,697/week
This is 17% lower than the Athens average of $1,983.
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,077/week
This is 5% higher than the Athens average of $1,983.
Nashville, Tennessee
$1,813/week
This is 9% lower than the Athens average of $1,983.
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Nashville, Tennessee pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $1,950 per week, followed by Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($1,733). Nashville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,066. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,762 per week — Nashville, Tennessee pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $1,950 | $2,066 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $1,733 | $1,824 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Behavioral Health RN
- Athens, Tennessee
- Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 15 others
UP TO $2,050/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Athens, TN
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,050/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Athens, TN
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,032/week
Behavioral Health RN
- Athens, TN
- HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,001/week
Behavioral Health RN
- Athens, TN
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,887/week
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