Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,725/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Louisiana is $1,725 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $2,103.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$1,725/week
Louisiana
22% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
United States
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Georgia ($2,075) and Oklahoma ($1,892). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,725 per week — Missouri pays 25% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,150 | $2,700 |
| Georgia | $2,075 | $2,217 |
| Oklahoma | $1,892 | $2,040 |
| Kentucky | $1,885 | $2,436 |
| Alabama | $1,766 | $2,071 |
| Arkansas | $1,694 | $1,933 |
| Texas | $1,590 | $1,731 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Houma, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,800/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Houma, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$1,800/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Houma, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,700/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Houma, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,600/week
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