Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,897/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $1,897 per week. This is 12% lower than the Missouri average of $2,124.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 96 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,897/week

Saint Louis, MO

16% lower than the US average.

$2,124/week

Missouri

4% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Normal, Illinois

$2,489/week

This is 13% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,160.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,038/week

This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,160.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,398/week

This is 10% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,160.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,289 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,897) and Springfield, Missouri ($1,769). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,897 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,289$2,700
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,897$2,218
Springfield, Missouri$1,769$1,917
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,148 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,050) and Zack Group ($1,990). GrapeTree Medical Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,218. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,897 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,148$2,218
LanceSoft$2,050$2,100
Zack Group$1,990$2,056
Healthcare Support$1,990$2,057
Care Career$1,943$1,950
TravSource$1,922$1,993
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,921$1,921
Genie Healthcare$1,908$1,974
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,906$1,970
Anders Group$1,891$1,952

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

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