Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,121/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Seattle, WA is $2,121 per week. This is 5% lower than the Washington average of $2,231.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,121/week

Seattle, WA

7% lower than the US average.

$2,231/week

Washington

1% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Seattle Compare to Other Cities

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Tacoma, Washington

$2,541/week

This is 4% higher than the Seattle average of $2,428.

Anaconda, Montana

$2,584/week

This is 6% higher than the Seattle average of $2,428.

Vallejo, California

$2,935/week

This is 17% higher than the Seattle average of $2,428.

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

Federal Way, Washington pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,058 per week, followed by Tacoma, Washington ($2,210) and Seattle, Washington ($2,121). Federal Way, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,067. For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,121 per week — Federal Way, Washington pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Federal Way, Washington$3,058$3,067
Tacoma, Washington$2,210$2,935
Seattle, Washington$2,121$2,381
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Seattle?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,381 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($2,227) and Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,205). For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,121 per week — AHS Staffing pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$2,381$2,381
TotalMed RN$2,227$2,227
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,205$2,205
Care Career$2,201$2,201
Nightingale Nurses$2,010$2,010
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006
GHR Healthcare$1,991$1,991
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,991$1,991
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,877$1,877

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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