Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,147/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Seattle, WA is $1,147 per week. This is 83% lower than the Washington average of $2,093.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Seattle, WA compared to State and National Averages

$1,147/week

Seattle, WA

92% lower than the US average.

$2,093/week

Washington

5% lower than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Seattle Compare to Other Cities

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Tacoma, Washington

$2,507/week

This is 11% higher than the Seattle average of $2,227.

Las Vegas, New Mexico

$2,330/week

This is 4% higher than the Seattle average of $2,227.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,273/week

This is 2% higher than the Seattle average of $2,227.

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

Auburn, Washington pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,342 per week, followed by Tacoma, Washington ($2,138) and Seattle, Washington ($1,147). For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,147 per week — Auburn, Washington pays 104% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Auburn, Washington$2,342$2,342
Tacoma, Washington$2,138$2,310
Seattle, Washington$1,147$1,206
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Seattle?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,086 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($3,044) and Focus Staff ($2,836). For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,147 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 169% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,086$3,086
TotalMed RN$3,044$3,044
Focus Staff$2,836$2,836
GHR Healthcare$2,646$3,024
Care Career$2,307$2,307
Stability Healthcare$2,156$2,156
Anders Group$2,121$2,121
Coast Medical Service$2,103$2,103
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,206$1,206
Host Healthcare$1,088$1,088

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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