Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA

Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,923/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $1,923 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,248.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages

$1,923/week

Fairfax, VA

17% lower than the US average.

$2,248/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$2,208/week

This is 9% lower than the Fairfax average of $2,414.

Baltimore, Maryland

$2,266/week

This is 7% lower than the Fairfax average of $2,414.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,248/week

This is 7% lower than the Fairfax average of $2,414.

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

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,142 per week, followed by Roanoke, Virginia ($1,934) and Lynchburg, Virginia ($1,905). Roanoke, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,603. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,923 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,142$2,142
Roanoke, Virginia$1,934$2,603
Lynchburg, Virginia$1,905$2,236
Danville, Virginia$1,833$1,833
Salem, Virginia$1,830$1,971

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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