Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,769/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Texas is $1,769 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,073.

Last updated on April 21, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,769/week

Texas

17% lower than the US average.

$2,073/week

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas$1,849$1,978
Richmond, Texas$1,750$1,966
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,245$3,384
New Mexico$2,221$2,835
Nebraska$2,149$2,326
Kansas$2,011$2,644
Missouri$1,880$2,503
Tennessee$1,832$2,510
Oklahoma$1,603$1,790
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Texas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LifePoint$1,974$1,978
American Medical Staffing$1,896$1,896
Voca Healthcare$1,843$1,879
CrossMed$1,816$1,816
GHR Healthcare$1,814$1,814
Meda Health$1,811$1,811
Cross Country Nurses$1,775$1,775
Focus Staff$1,751$1,751
Assured Nursing$1,742$1,742
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,739$1,768

Last updated on April 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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