Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,909/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,909 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $2,185.

Last updated on August 30, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Wilkes-Barre, PA compared to State and National Averages

$1,909/week

Wilkes-Barre, PA

14% lower than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities

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Danville, Pennsylvania

$1,934/week

This is 21% lower than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,335.

Binghamton, New York

$2,465/week

This is 5% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,335.

Elmira, New York

$2,353/week

This is 1% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,335.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Easton, Pennsylvania$2,101$2,101
Allentown, Pennsylvania$2,059$2,079
Sayre, Pennsylvania$1,899$1,899

Last updated on August 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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