Average Travel Nurse Manager Salary

$2,850/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse Manager is $2,850 per week. This is 22% higher than the nursing US average of $2,234.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 225 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Nurse Manager compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,850/week

22% higher than the nursing US average.

$2,234/week

United States

Where do Travel Nurse Managers get paid the most?

Alaska pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $3,401 per week, followed by California ($3,322) and Montana ($3,218). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,880. For comparison, the national average for Travel Nurse Managers is $2,850 per week — Alaska pays 19% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$3,401$3,401
California$3,322$4,542
Montana$3,218$3,400
Minnesota$3,169$3,170
New Jersey$3,120$4,218
Illinois$3,087$3,456
New York$2,901$4,880
Vermont$2,895$3,400
Colorado$2,799$3,462
Massachusetts$2,774$4,074
North Carolina$2,656$3,441
What cities pay the most for Travel Nurse Managers?

Morristown, New Jersey pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $4,097 per week, followed by Santa Cruz, California ($3,565) and Brooklyn, New York ($3,500). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,939. For comparison, the national average for Travel Nurse Managers is $2,850 per week — Morristown, New Jersey pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Morristown, New Jersey$4,097$4,218
Santa Cruz, California$3,565$4,542
Brooklyn, New York$3,500$3,872
Los Angeles, California$3,296$4,939
Chicago, Illinois$3,217$3,456
Minneapolis, Minnesota$3,169$3,170
Gunnison, Colorado$3,158$3,462
San Francisco, California$3,038$3,038
San Luis Obispo, California$2,972$3,238
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse Manager jobs?

Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $5,600 per week, followed by Trinity Health FirstChoice ($4,880) and Mader MedX ($4,794). For comparison, the national average for Travel Nurse Managers is $2,850 per week — Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel pays 96% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel$5,600$5,600
Trinity Health FirstChoice$4,880$4,880
Mader MedX$4,794$4,794
Triage Staffing$4,452$4,452
MedSource LLC$4,368$4,368
Enterprise Solutions, Inc.$4,006$4,006
OneStaff Medical$4,000$4,000
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,993$4,218
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$3,975$3,975
Arrow Healthcare Staffing$3,887$3,887

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

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What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Risk Management RN?

Earning your Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) or Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) often increases your salary potential as a risk management nurse or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

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Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Nursing Manager?

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