Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$1,965/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Missouri is $1,965 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,154.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 84 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$1,965/week
Missouri
10% lower than the US average.
$2,154/week
United States
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,270 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($1,788). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,965 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,270 | $2,700 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $1,788 | $1,917 |
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,268) and Nebraska ($2,268). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,965 per week — Kansas pays 19% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $2,341 | $3,296 |
| Iowa | $2,268 | $2,674 |
| Nebraska | $2,268 | $2,475 |
| Kentucky | $2,215 | $2,654 |
| Illinois | $2,126 | $2,563 |
| Oklahoma | $1,872 | $2,223 |
| Tennessee | $1,807 | $2,032 |
| Mississippi | $1,787 | $1,987 |
| Arkansas | $1,453 | $1,634 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Bestica pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,733 per week, followed by Slate Healthcare ($2,520) and iDEAL Hire ($2,504). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,965 per week — Bestica pays 39% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $2,733 | $2,733 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| iDEAL Hire | $2,504 | $2,504 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,379 | $2,708 |
| TravSource | $2,238 | $2,573 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $2,181 | $2,181 |
| Anders Group | $2,167 | $2,555 |
| Care Career | $2,148 | $2,541 |
| Meda Health | $2,127 | $2,495 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Research Psychiatric Center
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 12 others
UP TO $2,700/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Research Psychiatric Center
- Focus Staff and 10 others
UP TO $2,520/wk
Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
- Moberly Regional Medical Center
- Avani Healthcare Staffing and 9 others
UP TO $2,009/wk
Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
- Moberly Regional Medical Center
- TravSource and 6 others
UP TO $2,095/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Waynesville, Missouri
- Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri
- Assured Nursing and 1 other
UP TO $1,987/wk
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