Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,908/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Virginia is $1,908 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,154.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$1,908/week

Virginia

13% lower than the US average.

$2,154/week

United States

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

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,142 per week, followed by Wytheville, Virginia ($2,071) and Lynchburg, Virginia ($1,897). Lynchburg, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,236. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,908 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,142$2,142
Wytheville, Virginia$2,071$2,071
Lynchburg, Virginia$1,897$2,236
Danville, Virginia$1,879$2,141
Williamsburg, Virginia$1,807$1,930
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,215 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($1,947) and Ohio ($1,902). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,908 per week — Kentucky pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,215$2,654
Pennsylvania$1,947$2,265
Ohio$1,902$2,300
North Carolina$1,832$2,537
Tennessee$1,807$2,032
South Carolina$1,573$1,739
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Virginia?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,282 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,193) and Vibra Travels ($2,188). ALOIS Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,603. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,908 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,282$2,603
LifePoint$2,193$2,193
Vibra Travels$2,188$2,236
Prime Staffing$2,142$2,142
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,092$2,212
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,042$2,042
Care Career$2,010$2,010
ARMStaffing$1,967$1,967
GLC On-The-Go$1,910$1,930
Host Healthcare$1,900$2,071

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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