Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,015/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Lexington, KY is $2,015 per week. This is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of $1,876.

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,015/week

Lexington, KY

9% lower than the US average.

$1,876/week

Kentucky

17% lower than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

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

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Somerset, Kentucky

$2,000/week

This is 9% lower than the Lexington average of $2,178.

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,274/week

This is 4% higher than the Lexington average of $2,178.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,057/week

This is 6% lower than the Lexington average of $2,178.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lexington, Kentucky$2,015$2,279
Somerset, Kentucky$1,838$2,101
Louisville, Kentucky$1,832$2,260
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Lexington?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,193$2,279
BHS Workforce$2,171$2,171
Care Career$2,128$2,128
Genie Healthcare$2,043$2,043
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,043$2,043
Supplemental Health Care$2,036$2,036
Meda Health$1,934$1,934
Stability Healthcare$1,896$1,896
Coast Medical Service$1,889$1,889
Host Healthcare$1,873$1,873

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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