Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,619/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Mississippi is $2,619 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,090.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$2,619/week

Mississippi

20% higher than the US average.

$2,090/week

United States

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

Only Hattiesburg, Mississippi reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,619 per week. Hattiesburg, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,685. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,619 per week, roughly in line with Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hattiesburg, Mississippi$2,619$2,685
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,129 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,021) and Kentucky ($1,933). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,708. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,619 per week — Missouri pays 19% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,129$2,708
Illinois$2,021$2,550
Kentucky$1,933$2,443
Oklahoma$1,907$2,434
Texas$1,738$2,035
Alabama$1,730$2,001
Arkansas$1,709$1,969
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,685 per week, followed by Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,486). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,619 per week — PRIDE Health pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$2,685$2,685
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,486$2,486

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

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