Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,252/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Washington is $2,252 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,157.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages

$2,252/week

Washington

4% higher than the US average.

$2,157/week

United States

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 ($2,252). Federal Way, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,067. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,252 per week — Federal Way, Washington pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Federal Way, Washington$3,058$3,067
Tacoma, Washington$2,252$2,935
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by California ($2,413) and North Dakota ($2,380). Montana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,252 per week — Colorado pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,453$3,384
California$2,413$3,202
North Dakota$2,380$3,089
Montana$2,348$3,660
Oregon$2,322$2,581
South Dakota$2,251$2,612
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Washington?

Slate Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,058 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,958) and Focus Staff ($2,750). Slate Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,067. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,252 per week — Slate Healthcare pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Slate Healthcare$3,058$3,067
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,958$2,958
Focus Staff$2,750$2,750
TotalMed RN$2,550$2,935
AHS Staffing$2,381$2,381
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,233$2,233
Care Career$2,201$2,201
Coast Medical Service$2,148$2,148
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006
GHR Healthcare$1,991$1,991

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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