Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary
$1,718/week
The average salary for a Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in California is $1,718 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $1,546.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 770 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salaries in California compared to National Averages
$1,718/week
California
10% higher than the US average.
$1,546/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Occupational Therapists?
Napa, California and Sunnyvale, California pay Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, both averaging $2,088 per week. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,718 per week — Napa, California and Sunnyvale, California pay 22% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, California | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Sunnyvale, California | $2,088 | $2,088 |
How does the pay for Travel Certified Occupational Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $1,594 per week, followed by Idaho ($1,594) and Montana ($1,554). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,596. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,718 per week — New Mexico pays 7% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $1,594 | $2,596 |
| Idaho | $1,594 | $1,741 |
| Montana | $1,554 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | $1,538 | $2,152 |
| Texas | $1,532 | $2,039 |
| Colorado | $1,514 | $1,800 |
| Wyoming | $1,492 | $1,767 |
| Arizona | $1,454 | $1,817 |
| Nevada | $1,422 | $1,600 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in California?
Med Ninjas pays Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $2,745 per week, followed by Staffmax Healthcare ($2,664) and The Good Life MedStaff ($2,220). For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,718 per week — Med Ninjas pays 60% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Med Ninjas | $2,745 | $2,745 |
| Staffmax Healthcare | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| Curam Staffing | $2,142 | $2,324 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,086 | $2,086 |
| HiredFirst | $1,964 | $2,200 |
| Care Team Solutions | $1,949 | $2,002 |
| OneStaff Medical | $1,945 | $1,980 |
| Advantis Medical | $1,943 | $1,943 |
| Critical Connection, inc | $1,922 | $2,131 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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