Travel Psych RN Salary in the United States

How much does a Travel Psych RN make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Travel Psych RN in the United States is $120,143 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Travel Psych RN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,783
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,716 to $127,806
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,865
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Travel Psych RN Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,806 $10,651 $2,458 $61
Average $120,143 $10,012 $2,310 $58
25th Percentile $113,716 $9,476 $2,187 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Travel Psych RN Salaries

A Travel Psych RN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Travel Psych RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Travel Psych RN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $117,465
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $117,945
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,618
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,805
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,059
Levels Salary
Entry Level Travel Psych RN$117,465
Intermediate Level Travel Psych RN$117,945
Senior Level Travel Psych RN$118,618
Specialist Level Travel Psych RN$119,805
Expert Level Travel Psych RN$122,059
$117,465 0 yr
$117,945 < 2 yrs
$118,618 2-4 yrs
$119,805 5-8 yrs
$122,059 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Travel Psych RN Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Travel Psych RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,022.
  • California: $132,518.
  • Massachusetts: $130,752.

Top Paying Cities for Travel Psych RNs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $151,536
  • San Francisco: $149,877
  • Oakland: $146,719

What Skills Can Increase a Travel Psych RN's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 5.91% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 5.91%
CPR 2.5%
Long Term Care 1.79%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Travel Psych RN's salary.
  • Palliative Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Palliative Care
$126,150
5%
Clinical Services
$123,747
3%
Clinical Care
$123,747
3%
Assessment And Evaluation
$123,747
3%
Care Management
$123,747
3%
Clinical Assessments
$122,546
2%
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Travel Psych RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Travel Psych RN roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Travel Psych RN positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Travel Psych RN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Travel Psych RN

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$132,157$64.010%

Travel Psych RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Travel Psych RN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Travel Psych RN

Salaries for a Travel Psych RN can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $237,607 in 2023 to around $232,277 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Travel Psych RN salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Travel Psych RN Over Time

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  • Travel Nurse Across America

    Columbus, OH

    Travel Nurse Across America | Columbus, OH

    Travel RN Cardiovascular OR (CVOR). Columbus, Ohio. Get all the details (no obligation). Overview. Get Started. Facility. TNAA Offers. Your Way Is Paid. St... more

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  • Titan Medical Group, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Titan Medical Group, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Travel Or Position. Titan Medical is looking for travelers to fill a travel OR position for a 13-week assignment in Columbus, OH more

    2 Days Ago

  • Travel Nurse Across America

    Columbus, OH

    Travel Nurse Across America | Columbus, OH

    Travel RN Electrophysiology Lab. Columbus, Ohio. Get all the details (no obligation). Overview. Get Started. Facility. TNAA Offers Your Way Is Paid. Start ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Travel Nurse Across America

    Columbus, OH

    Travel Nurse Across America | Columbus, OH

    Travel RN Emergency Room (ER). Columbus, Ohio. Get all the details (no obligation). Description. We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate trav... more

    1 Day Ago

  • Travel Nurse Across America

    Columbus, OH

    Travel Nurse Across America | Columbus, OH

    Travel RN Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU). Columbus, Ohio. Get all the details (no obligation). Overview. Get Started. Facility. TNAA Offers Your Way Is Paid. S... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Travel Nurse Across America

    Columbus, OH

    Travel Nurse Across America | Columbus, OH

    Travel RN Progressive Care (PCU). Columbus, Ohio. We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Columbus, OH. The ri... more

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Travel Psych RN

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Travel Psych RN?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Travel Psych RN roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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