Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,932/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $1,932 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,055.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,932/week

Kentucky

6% lower than the US average.

$2,055/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Somerset, Kentucky$1,944$2,056
Louisville, Kentucky$1,866$2,100
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,138$2,520
Illinois$2,057$2,736
Virginia$2,053$3,014
Ohio$1,884$2,400
Alabama$1,838$2,326
Tennessee$1,819$2,038
North Carolina$1,752$2,550
Georgia$1,716$2,036
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,465$2,856
Seven Healthcare$2,100$2,100
Host Healthcare$2,091$2,443
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,065$2,065
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health$2,055$2,055
LifePoint$2,055$2,056
HCS 247$1,983$1,983
Supplemental Health Care$1,953$2,036
Care Career$1,938$1,988
Genie Healthcare$1,923$1,925

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

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