Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$2,380/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in New York is $2,380 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,029.
Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$2,380/week
New York
15% higher than the US average.
$2,029/week
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, New York | $3,179 | $3,578 |
| New York, New York | $2,588 | $3,220 |
| Elmira, New York | $2,544 | $2,840 |
| Syracuse, New York | $2,333 | $2,674 |
| Amsterdam, New York | $1,909 | $2,097 |
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $2,331 | $2,466 |
| Maryland | $2,285 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | $2,177 | $3,160 |
| Massachusetts | $2,123 | $2,720 |
| Virginia | $2,054 | $3,014 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,958 | $2,488 |
| Ohio | $1,930 | $2,400 |
| Michigan | $1,928 | $2,222 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in New York?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in New York?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $3,027 | $3,578 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,944 | $2,944 |
| Solomon Page | $2,934 | $2,934 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,822 | $2,822 |
| ATX Learning Healthcare | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,719 | $2,719 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,674 | $2,674 |
Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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