Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,105/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in District of Columbia is $2,105 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,157.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$2,105/week

District of Columbia

2% lower than the US average.

$2,157/week

United States

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

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,105 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$2,105$2,242
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

Connecticut pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,392 per week, followed by New York ($2,307) and New Jersey ($2,251). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week — Connecticut pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Connecticut$2,392$2,950
New York$2,307$3,834
New Jersey$2,251$2,401
Maryland$2,062$2,432
Ohio$1,954$2,599
Pennsylvania$1,941$2,200
Virginia$1,911$2,603
North Carolina$1,849$2,560
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in District of Columbia?

Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,189 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,155) and Genie Healthcare ($2,134). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week — Care Career pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,189$2,242
Supplemental Health Care$2,155$2,155
Genie Healthcare$2,134$2,134
Meda Health$2,064$2,064
Stability Healthcare$2,055$2,055
Coast Medical Service$2,048$2,048
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006

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

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