Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,243/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in New York, NY is $2,243 per week. This is 2% lower than the New York average of $2,292.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,243/week

New York, NY

2% higher than the US average.

$2,292/week

New York

4% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities

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Poughkeepsie, New York

$2,704/week

This is 10% higher than the New York average of $2,435.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$2,310/week

This is 5% lower than the New York average of $2,435.

Albany, New York

$2,515/week

This is 3% higher than the New York average of $2,435.

What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?

Albany, New York pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,503 per week, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($2,484) and Mount Vernon, New York ($2,421). Albany, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,243 per week — Albany, New York pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Albany, New York$2,503$2,800
Brooklyn, New York$2,484$2,744
Mount Vernon, New York$2,421$2,434
Syracuse, New York$2,364$2,596
New York, New York$2,243$2,744
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in New York?

HCS 247 pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,709 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,376) and Talent4Health ($2,133). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,744. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,243 per week — HCS 247 pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$2,709$2,709
Prime Staffing$2,376$2,744
Talent4Health$2,133$2,133
PRIDE Health$2,067$2,067
Host Healthcare$2,053$2,053
Supplemental Health Care$1,850$1,850

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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