Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$1,903/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Kentucky is $1,903 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,095.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 60 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,903/week
Kentucky
10% lower than the US average.
$2,095/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Hazard, Kentucky pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,123 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($1,983) and Louisville, Kentucky ($1,826). Hazard, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,443. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,903 per week — Hazard, Kentucky pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,123 | $2,443 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $1,983 | $2,128 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,826 | $2,056 |
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,124 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,035) and Virginia ($2,016). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,903 per week — Missouri pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,124 | $2,700 |
| Illinois | $2,035 | $2,550 |
| Virginia | $2,016 | $3,014 |
| Ohio | $1,987 | $2,610 |
| Alabama | $1,766 | $2,071 |
| Arkansas | $1,704 | $1,933 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,436 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,153) and GLC On-The-Go ($2,126). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,903 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,153 | $2,153 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,126 | $2,229 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,108 | $2,173 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,101 | $2,101 |
| LifePoint | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,987 | $2,036 |
| Care Career | $1,971 | $2,128 |
| HCS 247 | $1,951 | $1,951 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,937 | $2,032 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 4 others
UP TO $2,150/wk
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
- Hazard, KY
- Host Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,443/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Murray, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,336/week
Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,259/week
Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,259/week
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