Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,326/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in New York is $2,326 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 136 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$2,326/week

New York

10% higher than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

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

Brooklyn, New York pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,835 per week, followed by Mount Vernon, New York ($2,424) and Albany, New York ($2,403). Brooklyn, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,942. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,326 per week — Brooklyn, New York pays 65% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$3,835$3,942
Mount Vernon, New York$2,424$2,434
Albany, New York$2,403$3,021
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,417 per week, followed by New Hampshire ($2,256) and Maine ($2,213). Vermont also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,163. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,326 per week — Vermont pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,417$3,163
New Hampshire$2,256$2,800
Maine$2,213$3,126
Rhode Island$2,154$3,100
Massachusetts$2,149$2,744
New Jersey$1,984$2,401
Maryland$1,983$2,161
Connecticut$1,949$2,335
Pennsylvania$1,933$2,441
Delaware$1,750$1,820
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in New York?

One Brooklyn Health System pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,942 per week, followed by Carenest Health Services ($3,855) and Meda Health ($3,728). For comparison, the New York average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,326 per week — One Brooklyn Health System pays 69% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
One Brooklyn Health System$3,942$3,942
Carenest Health Services$3,855$3,855
Meda Health$3,728$3,728
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,021$3,021
ProKatchers$3,000$3,000
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,960$2,960
ProMed Staffing Resources A$2,867$3,750
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,814$2,814
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,791$2,791
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,769$2,769

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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