Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,222/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in South Dakota is $2,222 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,222/week

South Dakota

3% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Only Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,222 per week. Sioux Falls, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,311. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,222 per week, roughly in line with Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,222$2,311
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,576 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,210) and Iowa ($2,141). Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,486. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,222 per week — Montana pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,576$3,486
Colorado$2,210$3,384
Iowa$2,141$3,265
North Dakota$2,099$2,210
Kansas$2,048$2,908
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,311 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,284) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,214). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,311. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,222 per week — Care Career pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,311$2,311
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,284$2,284
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,214$2,214
PRIDE Health$2,198$2,215
Host Healthcare$2,100$2,100

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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