Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,050/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Illinois is $2,050 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,116.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 45 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,050/week

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$2,116/week

United States

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

Centreville, Illinois pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,155 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($1,855) and Evanston, Illinois ($1,766). Centreville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,340. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,050 per week — Centreville, Illinois pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Centreville, Illinois$2,155$2,340
Chicago, Illinois$1,855$1,918
Evanston, Illinois$1,766$1,854
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,317 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,204) and Minnesota ($2,166). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,878. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,050 per week — Kansas pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,317$2,878
Michigan$2,204$2,259
Minnesota$2,166$2,507
Iowa$2,142$2,583
Wisconsin$2,076$2,591
Missouri$2,026$2,733
Kentucky$1,988$2,506
Ohio$1,865$2,500
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Illinois?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,491 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($2,424) and American Consultants ($2,386). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,050 per week — AHS Staffing pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$2,491$2,491
E-SolHealth$2,424$2,424
American Consultants$2,386$2,386
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,340$2,340
PEL/VIP$2,295$2,295
First Connect Health$2,245$2,245
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,234$2,234
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200
HCS 247$2,200$2,200
TravSource$2,169$2,169

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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