Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,150/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Missouri is $2,150 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,103.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 137 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$2,150/week

Missouri

2% higher than the US average.

$2,103/week

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,300 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,897) and Springfield, Missouri ($1,776). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,150 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,300$2,700
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,897$2,218
Springfield, Missouri$1,776$1,917
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,691 per week, followed by South Dakota ($2,214) and Iowa ($2,147). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,150 per week — Wisconsin pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,691$2,946
South Dakota$2,214$2,311
Iowa$2,147$3,265
Illinois$2,082$2,550
Kansas$2,075$2,908
Oklahoma$1,892$2,040
Kentucky$1,885$2,436
Arkansas$1,694$1,933
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Missouri?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,829 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,808) and Bestica ($2,672). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,150 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$2,829$2,829
Wise Medical Staffing$2,808$2,808
Bestica$2,672$2,673
Medical Talent$2,598$2,599
BHS Workforce$2,575$2,575
Slate Healthcare$2,567$2,567
Meda Health$2,493$2,494
PRIDE Health$2,493$2,494
GLC On-The-Go$2,441$2,441
Coast Medical Service$2,369$2,370

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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