Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$3,133/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in New York, NY is $3,133 per week. This is 26% higher than the New York average of $2,330.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 12 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

$3,133/week

New York, NY

28% higher than the US average.

$2,330/week

New York

3% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Poughkeepsie, New York

$2,525/week

This is 5% lower than the New York average of $2,644.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$2,304/week

This is 15% lower than the New York average of $2,644.

Schenectady, New York

$2,442/week

This is 8% lower than the New York average of $2,644.

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

Brooklyn, New York pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,073 per week, followed by Troy, New York ($2,448). Brooklyn, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,794. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $3,133 per week — Brooklyn, New York pays 2% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$3,073$3,794
Troy, New York$2,448$2,448

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

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