Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in New Jersey is $2,118 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,103.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,118/week

New Jersey

1% higher than the US average.

$2,103/week

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Hackensack, New Jersey pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,394 per week, followed by Trenton, New Jersey ($2,131). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,118 per week — Hackensack, New Jersey pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,394$2,394
Trenton, New Jersey$2,131$2,324
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,486 per week, followed by New York ($2,304) and District of Columbia ($2,155). Vermont also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,163. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,118 per week — Vermont pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,486$3,163
New York$2,304$3,048
District of Columbia$2,155$2,155
Massachusetts$2,142$3,042
Virginia$2,016$3,014
Pennsylvania$1,984$2,451
Maryland$1,894$2,120
Delaware$1,744$1,820
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

LanceSoft pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,462) and Titan Nurse Staffing ($2,399). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,118 per week — LanceSoft pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,500$2,500
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,399$2,399
Prime Staffing$2,394$2,394
GHR Healthcare$2,394$2,394
Voca Healthcare$2,390$2,390
HCS 247$2,377$2,377
SambaTraveler$2,354$2,354
GLC On-The-Go$2,341$2,401
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,324$2,324

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

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