Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,474/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Arkansas is $1,474 per week. This is 47% lower than the US average of $2,160.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,474/week

Arkansas

47% lower than the US average.

$2,160/week

United States

Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Springdale, Arkansas pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $1,752 per week, followed by Little Rock, Arkansas ($1,088). Springdale, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,951. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,474 per week — Springdale, Arkansas pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Springdale, Arkansas$1,752$1,951
Little Rock, Arkansas$1,088$1,088
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,378 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,248) and Kentucky ($2,160). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,474 per week — Illinois pays 61% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,378$2,563
Kansas$2,248$3,296
Kentucky$2,160$2,654
Missouri$1,994$2,733
Texas$1,901$1,901
Louisiana$1,900$2,113
Oklahoma$1,865$2,223
Tennessee$1,791$2,032
Mississippi$1,782$1,987
Alabama$1,763$1,953
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

Learnbeyond Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $1,951 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($1,933) and Protouch Staffing ($1,836). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,474 per week — Learnbeyond Healthcare pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Learnbeyond Healthcare$1,951$1,951
Vibra Travels$1,933$1,933
Protouch Staffing$1,836$1,836
Care Career$1,817$1,817
Assured Nursing$1,714$1,714
Anders Group$1,661$1,661
Supplemental Health Care$1,630$1,630
Stability Healthcare$1,608$1,608
GQR Healthcare$1,553$1,553
TotalMed RN$1,541$1,634

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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