Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,590/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Texas is $1,590 per week. This is 32% lower than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,590/week

Texas

32% lower than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

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

Only Fort Worth, Texas reports pay data for Travel Mental Health Nurses, averaging $1,590 per week. Fort Worth, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,731. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,590 per week, roughly in line with Fort Worth, Texas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas$1,590$1,731
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,212 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,149) and Kansas ($2,075). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,590 per week — Colorado pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,212$3,384
Missouri$2,149$2,700
Kansas$2,075$2,908
Oklahoma$1,885$2,040
Arkansas$1,694$1,933
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Texas?

OneStaff Medical pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,536 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,035) and Vibra Travels ($1,731). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $1,590 per week — OneStaff Medical pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OneStaff Medical$2,536$2,536
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,035$2,035
Vibra Travels$1,731$1,731
Supplemental Health Care$1,448$1,448
Flagstar Nursing$1,040$1,040

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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