Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,980/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Altoona, PA is $1,980 per week. This is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,182.

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Based on 508 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,980/week

Altoona, PA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,182/week

Pennsylvania

This is equal to the US average

$2,174/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

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Frederick, Maryland

$2,083/week

This is 5% higher than the Altoona average of $1,980.

York, Pennsylvania

$2,289/week

This is 14% higher than the Altoona average of $1,980.

Morgantown, West Virginia

$2,278/week

This is 13% higher than the Altoona average of $1,980.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Altoona?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,197$2,197
Telemetry$2,106$2,268
Stepdown$2,095$2,268
ED - Emergency Department$2,016$2,268
Med Surg$1,974$2,268
Med Surg / Telemetry$1,974$2,268
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$1,958$2,326
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Altoona?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CrossMed$2,173$2,173
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,114$2,326
GHR Healthcare$2,109$2,268
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,109$2,268
ARMStaffing$2,073$2,175
Host Healthcare$2,029$2,201
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,024$2,057
Supplemental Health Care$2,016$2,043
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,990$1,990
Trustaff$1,972$2,119

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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