Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,832/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in North Carolina is $1,832 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,154.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 69 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,832/week

North Carolina

18% lower than the US average.

$2,154/week

United States

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

Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $1,951 per week, followed by Greensboro, North Carolina ($1,864) and Black Mountain, North Carolina ($1,842). Winston-Salem, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,234. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,832 per week — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$1,951$2,234
Greensboro, North Carolina$1,864$2,014
Black Mountain, North Carolina$1,842$1,842
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,215 per week, followed by District of Columbia ($2,105) and Maryland ($2,054). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,832 per week — Kentucky pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,215$2,654
District of Columbia$2,105$2,242
Maryland$2,054$2,507
Virginia$1,908$2,603
Tennessee$1,807$2,032
South Carolina$1,573$1,739
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,260) and Cell Staff ($2,258). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,832 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 45% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$2,664$2,664
Seven Healthcare$2,260$2,555
Cell Staff$2,258$2,258
HPA Healthcare$2,211$2,211
VyTalent Solutions$2,160$2,537
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,097$2,459
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,041$2,041
The Judge Group$2,007$2,007
ALOIS Healthcare$1,964$2,097
Vibra Travels$1,960$1,960

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

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