Psychiatric Travel Nurse Pay & Jobs
Psychiatric travel nurses care for patients with mental health conditions, requiring specialized training in behavioral health.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Specialty pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Psychiatric Travel Nurse Pay
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay as a Psychiatric travel nurse, including cost of living analysis.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment — you file one resident return in your home state.
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Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$58.89
Based on 36 hours in CA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,120
Taxable Weekly Income
$720
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Total Gross: $2,120 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in California
$2,300
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,030
Your stipend covers rent with $2,030 left over each month.
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Average Hourly Rate
$49/hr
Average Weekly Pay
$1,960
Average Annual Pay
$101,920
Requirements for Psychiatric Travel Nurses
- BLS
- 1+ years psych experience
- CPI preferred
Note: Requirements may vary by facility and state. Always verify specific requirements with your travel nurse agency.
Psychiatric Pay by State
Browse travel nurse pay, GSA stipend ceilings and tax detail for each state.
$42/hr
AK$55/hr
AZ$48/hr
AR$40/hr
CA$55/hr
CO$50/hr
CT$52/hr
DE$48/hr
FL$51/hr
GA$51/hr
HI$58/hr
ID$46/hr
IL$48/hr
IN$42/hr
IA$40/hr
KS$41/hr
KY$40/hr
LA$43/hr
ME$46/hr
MD$50/hr
MA$56/hr
MI$45/hr
MN$48/hr
MS$38/hr
MO$42/hr
MT$44/hr
NE$41/hr
NV$50/hr
NH$48/hr
NJ$52/hr
NM$46/hr
NY$58/hr
NC$44/hr
ND$42/hr
OH$52/hr
OK$40/hr
OR$54/hr
PA$48/hr
RI$50/hr
SC$42/hr
SD$40/hr
TN$41/hr
TX$46/hr
UT$45/hr
VT$48/hr
VA$47/hr
WA$56/hr
WV$38/hr
WI$44/hr
WY$44/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Psychiatric travel nurses make?
Psychiatric travel nurses typically earn between $44 and $59 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $49/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate typically ranges from $88-99 per hour.
What are the requirements for Psychiatric travel nurses?
Requirements for Psychiatric travel nurses typically include: BLS, 1+ years psych experience, CPI preferred. Requirements may vary by facility and state.
What is the demand for Psychiatric travel nurses?
The demand for Psychiatric travel nurses is moderate. This specialty offers moderate job opportunities and competitive pay rates.
Which states pay the most for Psychiatric travel nurses?
California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Oregon typically offer the highest pay rates for Psychiatric travel nurses. However, consider cost of living when evaluating total compensation. Use our [state comparison tool](/compare-states/) to compare pay across different states.