Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,082/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,082 per week. This is 2% lower than the South Dakota average of $2,123.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 51 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,082/week

Rapid City, SD

7% lower than the US average.

$2,123/week

South Dakota

5% lower than the US average.

$2,221/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities

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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

$2,436/week

This is 11% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,701.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$2,227/week

This is 21% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,701.

Aurora, Colorado

$2,204/week

This is 23% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,701.

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,357 per week, followed by Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,082). Sioux Falls, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,612. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,082 per week — Sioux Falls, South Dakota pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,357$2,612
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,082$2,268
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Rapid City?

Staffmax Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,240 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,239) and Care Career ($2,209). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,268. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,082 per week — Staffmax Healthcare pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staffmax Healthcare$2,240$2,240
ADN Healthcare$2,239$2,268
Care Career$2,209$2,209
Genie Healthcare$2,186$2,186
Olaro$2,121$2,121
TotalMed RN$2,110$2,110
Slate Healthcare$2,068$2,082
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,054$2,054
Anders Group$2,045$2,045
Focus Staff$2,029$2,029

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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