Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,590/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Texas is $1,590 per week. This is 31% lower than the US average of $2,082.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,590/week

Texas

31% lower than the US average.

$2,082/week

United States

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

Only Fort Worth, Texas reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $1,590 per week. Fort Worth, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,731. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,590 per week, roughly in line with Fort Worth, Texas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas$1,590$1,731
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,388 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,236) and Missouri ($2,143). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,503. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,590 per week — New Mexico pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Mexico$2,388$2,977
Colorado$2,236$3,503
Missouri$2,143$2,700
Kansas$2,096$2,633
Oklahoma$1,911$2,434
Arizona$1,818$2,106
Arkansas$1,704$1,933
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Texas?

OneStaff Medical pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,536 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,035) and Vibra Travels ($1,731). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,590 per week — OneStaff Medical pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OneStaff Medical$2,536$2,536
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,035$2,035
Vibra Travels$1,731$1,731
Supplemental Health Care$1,448$1,448
Flagstar Nursing$1,040$1,040

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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