Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,590/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in California is $2,590 per week. This is 21% higher than the US average of $2,055.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,590/week

California

21% higher than the US average.

$2,055/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, California$2,965$2,965
Vallejo, California$2,517$2,806
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,346$3,166
New Mexico$2,119$2,277
Utah$1,980$2,137
Texas$1,776$2,395
Colorado$1,563$3,384
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,160$3,160
Care Career$3,032$3,032
Voca Healthcare$3,008$3,008
Genie Healthcare$2,832$2,832
GQR Healthcare$2,750$2,750
LanceSoft$2,736$2,806
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,702$2,702
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,686$2,686
Anders Group$2,683$2,683
Stability Healthcare$2,601$2,601

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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