Travel Nurse Salary Guide: New York

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New York?

The highest paying specialty in New York is Dermatology. Travel roles are currently paying $7,000/wk which is 66% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in New York include Plastic Surgery with average pay of $7,000/wk, Electrophysiology Lab with average pay of $4,455/wk and Director of Nursing with average pay of $3,700/wk.

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$2,368/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New York is $2,368 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,153.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 7,813 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$2,368/week

New York

9% higher than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Huntington, New York	$3,443	$3,443
New Hyde Park, New York	$3,443	$3,443
Staten Island, New York	$2,985	$3,282
Johnson City, New York	$2,916	$3,570

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New York?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Electrophysiology Lab	$4,455	$7,000
Director of Nursing	$3,700	$3,700
Trauma ER - Emergency Room	$3,464	$3,464
Educator	$3,382	$3,518

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Massachusetts	$2,462	$4,562
Rhode Island	$2,424	$4,368
New Jersey	$2,423	$4,190
Vermont	$2,417	$3,578
Connecticut	$2,351	$3,485
Maine	$2,333	$3,750
New Hampshire	$2,314	$4,236
Delaware	$2,268	$3,450
Pennsylvania	$2,131	$4,058
Maryland	$2,123	$3,246

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New York?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
U.S. Nursing	$7,000	$7,000
MedCadre	$4,485	$4,485
American Medical Staffing	$3,942	$3,942
Prolink	$3,600	$3,600
MedicalPeople Staffing, LLC	$3,373	$3,373
Springboard Healthcare	$3,368	$4,477
Consolidated Medical Travel	$3,304	$3,512
FlexStaff	$3,301	$4,583
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$3,265	$3,265
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions	$3,180	$3,180