Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,138/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Tacoma, WA is $2,138 per week. This is 2% higher than the Washington average of $2,093.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on 126 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,138/week

Tacoma, WA

3% 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 Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Seattle, Washington

$2,227/week

This is 13% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,507.

Las Vegas, New Mexico

$2,330/week

This is 8% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,507.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,273/week

This is 10% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,507.

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 Tacoma, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,138 per week — Auburn, Washington pays 10% 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 Tacoma?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,754 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,254) and Care Career ($2,242). For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,138 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,754$2,754
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,254$2,297
Care Career$2,242$2,310
Olaro$2,205$2,205
TotalMed RN$2,193$2,228
OneStaff Medical$2,186$2,186
Coast Medical Service$2,096$2,148
Anders Group$2,062$2,121
Stability Healthcare$2,052$2,150
Host Healthcare$2,029$2,137

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

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