Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary
$1,592/week
The average salary for a Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in New Mexico is $1,592 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $1,530.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 122 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$1,592/week
New Mexico
4% higher than the US average.
$1,530/week
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Certified Occupational Therapists?
Gallup, New Mexico pays Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $1,774 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($1,654) and Los Alamos, New Mexico ($1,539). Albuquerque, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,496. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,592 per week — Gallup, New Mexico pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup, New Mexico | $1,774 | $2,046 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $1,654 | $2,496 |
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | $1,539 | $1,691 |
| Taos, New Mexico | $1,538 | $1,677 |
How does the pay for Travel Certified Occupational Therapists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $1,711 per week, followed by Arizona ($1,566) and Texas ($1,517). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,745. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,592 per week — California pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $1,711 | $2,745 |
| Arizona | $1,566 | $1,890 |
| Texas | $1,517 | $1,876 |
| Colorado | $1,507 | $1,801 |
| Oklahoma | $1,506 | $1,850 |
| Wyoming | $1,478 | $1,760 |
| Kansas | $1,453 | $1,875 |
| Nebraska | $1,449 | $1,811 |
| Nevada | $1,357 | $1,600 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in New Mexico?
Staffmax Healthcare pays Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $2,496 per week, followed by TalentBurst, Inc ($2,046) and Care Team Solutions ($1,844). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $1,592 per week — Staffmax Healthcare pays 57% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffmax Healthcare | $2,496 | $2,496 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| Care Team Solutions | $1,844 | $1,944 |
| Medlivo Therapy | $1,831 | $1,960 |
| Prime Staffing | $1,809 | $1,904 |
| Critical Connection, inc | $1,797 | $2,007 |
| Towne U.S. LLC | $1,751 | $1,758 |
| ISC Healthcare | $1,747 | $1,919 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $1,720 | $1,763 |
| Solomon Page | $1,709 | $1,850 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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COTA
- Gallup, New Mexico
- Powerback
- Medlivo Therapy
UP TO $1,940/wk
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Powerback
- Synergy Medical Staffing and 11 others
UP TO $1,921/wk
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Powerback
- Synergy Medical Staffing and 12 others
UP TO $1,963/wk
Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Gallup, NM
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
$2,046/week
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Albuquerque, NM
- Medlivo Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
$1,960/week
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