Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,060/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Illinois is $2,060 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,128.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,060/week

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$2,128/week

United States

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

Centreville, Illinois pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,155 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($1,873) and Evanston, Illinois ($1,741). Centreville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,340. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,060 per week — Centreville, Illinois pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Centreville, Illinois$2,155$2,340
Chicago, Illinois$1,873$2,052
Evanston, Illinois$1,741$1,741
Harvey, Illinois$1,655$1,655
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,325 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,204) and Iowa ($2,175). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,878. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,060 per week — Kansas pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,325$2,878
Michigan$2,204$2,259
Iowa$2,175$2,583
Minnesota$2,166$2,507
Wisconsin$2,094$2,591
Missouri$2,030$2,733
Kentucky$1,996$2,506
Ohio$1,879$2,500
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Illinois?

E-SolHealth pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,424 per week, followed by American Consultants ($2,386) and Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($2,340). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,060 per week — E-SolHealth pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$2,424$2,424
American Consultants$2,386$2,386
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,340$2,340
PEL/VIP$2,295$2,295
First Connect Health$2,245$2,245
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,234$2,234
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200
HCS 247$2,200$2,200
White Glove Placement$2,169$2,169
TravSource$2,169$2,169

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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