Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,096/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas is $2,096 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,082.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$2,096/week
Kansas
1% higher than the US average.
$2,082/week
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Olathe, Kansas pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,131 per week, followed by Wichita, Kansas ($2,109) and Topeka, Kansas ($2,012). Wichita, Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,633. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,096 per week — Olathe, Kansas pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olathe, Kansas | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $2,109 | $2,633 |
| Topeka, Kansas | $2,012 | $2,015 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Iowa pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,164 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,143) and Illinois ($1,989). Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,096 per week — Iowa pays 3% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $2,164 | $3,265 |
| Missouri | $2,143 | $2,700 |
| Illinois | $1,989 | $2,367 |
| Kentucky | $1,923 | $2,443 |
| Oklahoma | $1,911 | $2,434 |
| Arkansas | $1,704 | $1,933 |
| Texas | $1,590 | $1,731 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,728 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,633) and Zack Group ($2,310). For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,096 per week — Care Career pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,728 | $2,728 |
| HCS 247 | $2,633 | $2,633 |
| Zack Group | $2,310 | $2,310 |
| Tact Staff | $2,225 | $2,225 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,207 | $2,207 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| LifePoint | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| GQR Healthcare | $2,015 | $2,015 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Nurse RN - Correctional Behavioral Health
- Larned, KS
- Cell Staff
- 3x12 hrs
$2,570/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Osawatomie, KS
- Zack Group
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,310/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Osawatomie, KS
- Cell Staff
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,265/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Wichita, KS
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,100/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Topeka, KS
- LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,085/week
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