Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,994/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Missouri is $1,994 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,160.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 112 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$1,994/week
Missouri
8% lower than the US average.
$2,160/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,262 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($1,785). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,733. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,994 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 13% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,262 | $2,733 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $1,785 | $1,917 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,378 per week, followed by South Dakota ($2,318) and Iowa ($2,253). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,994 per week — Illinois pays 19% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,378 | $2,563 |
| South Dakota | $2,318 | $2,612 |
| Iowa | $2,253 | $2,564 |
| Nebraska | $2,252 | $2,616 |
| Kansas | $2,248 | $3,296 |
| Kentucky | $2,160 | $2,654 |
| Oklahoma | $1,865 | $2,223 |
| Tennessee | $1,791 | $2,032 |
| Mississippi | $1,782 | $1,987 |
| Arkansas | $1,474 | $1,951 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Bestica pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,733 per week, followed by Protouch Staffing ($2,547) and Slate Healthcare ($2,520). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,994 per week — Bestica pays 37% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $2,733 | $2,733 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,547 | $2,547 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| iDEAL Hire | $2,504 | $2,504 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,379 | $2,708 |
| Care Career | $2,328 | $2,599 |
| Meda Health | $2,250 | $2,495 |
| TravSource | $2,238 | $2,573 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,205 | $2,520 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Kansas City, Missouri
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Behavioral Health RN
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Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
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UP TO $2,009/wk
Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
- Moberly Regional Medical Center
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UP TO $2,095/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Waynesville, Missouri
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UP TO $1,987/wk
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