Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,029/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,029 per week. This is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,140.

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Based on 514 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,029/week

Altoona, PA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,140/week

Pennsylvania

1% lower than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

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State College, Pennsylvania

$2,031/week

This is equal to the Altoona average

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$1,973/week

This is 3% lower than the Altoona average of $2,029.

Martinsburg, West Virginia

$2,483/week

This is 18% higher than the Altoona average of $2,029.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Altoona?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Stepdown$2,263$2,268
Telemetry$2,111$2,268
Stepdown$2,044$2,268
ED - Emergency Department$2,041$2,268
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,022$2,268
Med Surg$2,022$2,268
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,022$2,268
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Altoona?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,209$2,268
GHR Healthcare$2,207$2,268
Host Healthcare$2,135$2,201
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,125$2,203
ARMStaffing$2,122$2,175
Trustaff$2,063$2,119
Care Career$2,033$2,038
Supplemental Health Care$2,032$2,043
Cross Country Nurses$1,976$2,055
Triage Staffing$1,971$2,033

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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