Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,949/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $1,949 per week. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $2,075.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, VA compared to State and National Averages

$1,949/week

Portsmouth, VA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,075/week

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Baltimore, Maryland

$2,255/week

This is 12% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,533.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$1,937/week

This is 31% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,533.

Indiana, Pennsylvania

$2,060/week

This is 23% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,533.

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

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,108 per week, followed by Portsmouth, Virginia ($1,949) and Richmond, Virginia ($1,899). Arlington, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,230. For comparison, the Portsmouth, VA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,949 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,108$2,230
Portsmouth, Virginia$1,949$2,016
Richmond, Virginia$1,899$1,899
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?

Healthcare Support pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,032 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,016) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,016). For comparison, the Portsmouth, VA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,949 per week — Healthcare Support pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support$2,032$2,032
Prime Staffing$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare$2,016$2,016
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,951$1,951
Host Healthcare$1,873$1,873
TotalMed RN$1,747$1,747

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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