Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Rapid City, SD
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
How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Correctional RN
- Rapid City, SD
- Cell Staff
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Psych/Behavioral Health RN
- Rapid City, SD
- Staffmax Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,240/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Rapid City, SD
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,209/week
Psychiatric RN
- Rapid City, SD
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,209/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Rapid City, SD
- TRS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,190/week
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