Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,507/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New York is $2,507 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,267.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 10,468 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$2,507/week

New York

10% higher than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

Staten Island, New York pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,063 per week, followed by Manhattan, New York ($3,694) and Huntington, New York ($3,443). For comparison, the New York average for Travel Nurses is $2,507 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 62% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$4,063$4,063
Manhattan, New York$3,694$3,868
Huntington, New York$3,443$3,443
New Hyde Park, New York$3,443$3,443
Cortland, New York$3,201$3,414
Oneonta, New York$2,975$3,600
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New York?

CVOR First Assist earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in New York, averaging $4,143 per week, followed by Assistant Director of Nursing ($3,825) and First Assist ($3,735). First Assist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,916. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Nurses is $2,507 per week — CVOR First Assist earns 65% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR First Assist$4,143$5,786
Assistant Director of Nursing$3,825$4,102
First Assist$3,735$5,916
OR Scrub RN$3,732$5,916
Wound Care$3,407$3,700
Administrative$3,356$3,920
OR Circulate$3,345$5,916
Renal PCU - Progressive Care Unit$3,330$3,330
Educator$3,292$3,782
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,599 per week, followed by Vermont ($2,556) and Connecticut ($2,496). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,868. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Nurses is $2,507 per week — Massachusetts pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,599$4,868
Vermont$2,556$4,060
Connecticut$2,496$3,818
Delaware$2,453$4,150
New Hampshire$2,411$4,200
New Jersey$2,359$4,001
Pennsylvania$2,322$4,200
Ohio$2,274$4,704
West Virginia$2,262$3,620
Maryland$2,211$4,250
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New York?

Mitchell Martin Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,100 per week, followed by Prodware Health ($3,701) and Tripod Partners USA ($3,680). Tripod Partners USA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,528. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Nurses is $2,507 per week — Mitchell Martin Healthcare pays 64% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mitchell Martin Healthcare$4,100$4,100
Prodware Health$3,701$3,701
Tripod Partners USA$3,680$4,528
RadHealth+$3,609$3,609
Compunnel Healthcare$3,435$3,796
AMHS Staffing Alliance$3,426$4,237
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$3,344$3,720
ShareSTAFF$3,322$3,322
Staffmax Healthcare$3,313$3,313
Bluebix Solutions$3,257$3,488

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

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