Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,656/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in California is $2,656 per week. This is 23% higher than the US average of $2,055.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,656/week

California

23% 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
Vallejo, California$2,518$2,622
Napa, California$2,149$2,149
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,760$3,486
Washington$2,220$3,062
Idaho$2,173$2,786
Oregon$2,055$2,345
Michigan$1,930$2,222
Arizona$1,917$2,184
Nevada$1,875$1,875
Colorado$1,843$3,384
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Catalytic Solutions$3,566$3,566
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,420$3,420
TriOptus$3,360$3,360
First Connect Health$3,174$3,174
Cross Country Nurses$3,145$3,145
GLC On-The-Go$2,952$3,207
Stability Healthcare$2,902$3,182
Care Career$2,865$3,255
LanceSoft$2,600$2,600
Bestica$2,557$2,557

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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