Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,998/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Lexington, KY is $1,998 per week. This is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,134.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages

$1,998/week

Lexington, KY

13% lower than the US average.

$2,134/week

Kentucky

5% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities

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Louisville, Kentucky

$2,349/week

This is 1% higher than the Lexington average of $2,330.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$1,874/week

This is 24% lower than the Lexington average of $2,330.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,116/week

This is 10% lower than the Lexington average of $2,330.

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

Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,422 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($1,998). Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,580. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,998 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$2,422$2,580
Lexington, Kentucky$1,998$2,036
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Lexington?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,099 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,081) and Genie Healthcare ($2,056). For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,998 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,099$2,099
Host Healthcare$2,081$2,081
Genie Healthcare$2,056$2,056
Supplemental Health Care$2,036$2,036
Care Career$2,019$2,019
Coast Medical Service$1,938$1,938
Meda Health$1,927$1,927
Stability Healthcare$1,896$1,896
TotalMed RN$1,786$1,786

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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