Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,631/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Merriam, KS is $1,631 per week. This is 44% lower than the Kansas average of $2,341.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$1,631/week

Merriam, KS

39% lower than the US average.

$2,341/week

Kansas

3% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Kansas City, Missouri

$2,253/week

This is 12% higher than the Merriam average of $1,972.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,070/week

This is 5% higher than the Merriam average of $1,972.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,437/week

This is 19% higher than the Merriam average of $1,972.

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

Wichita, Kansas pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,535 per week, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($1,924) and Merriam, Kansas ($1,631). Wichita, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,631 per week — Wichita, Kansas pays 55% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wichita, Kansas$2,535$3,296
Overland Park, Kansas$1,924$1,924
Merriam, Kansas$1,631$2,006
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Merriam?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $1,631 per week, followed by VyTalent Solutions ($1,628). Host Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,006. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,631 per week, roughly in line with Host Healthcare.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$1,631$2,006
VyTalent Solutions$1,628$1,628

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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