Average Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,372/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant in New Jersey is $1,372 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $1,588.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$1,372/week

New Jersey

16% lower than the US average.

$1,588/week

United States

Average Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Plainfield, New Jersey pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,470 per week, followed by Edison, New Jersey ($1,455). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,372 per week — Plainfield, New Jersey pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Plainfield, New Jersey$1,470$1,470
Edison, New Jersey$1,455$1,455
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,617 per week, followed by Maryland ($1,288). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,035. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,372 per week — Massachusetts pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$1,617$2,035
Maryland$1,288$1,450
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in New Jersey?

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,000 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Therapy ($1,491) and TotalMed Allied ($943). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,372 per week — Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,000$2,000
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,491$1,976
TotalMed Allied$943$1,851

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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