Average Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,580/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant is $1,580 per week. This is 37% lower than the therapy US average of $2,162.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 303 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages

$1,580/week

37% lower than the therapy US average.

$2,162/week

United States

Where do Travel Occupational Therapists get paid the most?

California pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,772 per week, followed by New Mexico ($1,723) and Washington ($1,710). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,373. For comparison, the national average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,580 per week — California pays 12% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$1,772$2,373
New Mexico$1,723$1,963
Washington$1,710$2,026
Oregon$1,622$1,939
South Dakota$1,611$1,987
Montana$1,583$1,936
Missouri$1,574$1,650
Massachusetts$1,556$2,000
What cities pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Los Gatos, California pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,943 per week, followed by Hollister, California ($1,936) and San Jose, California ($1,813). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,946. For comparison, the national average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,580 per week — Los Gatos, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Gatos, California$1,943$1,943
Hollister, California$1,936$1,936
San Jose, California$1,813$1,946
Alameda, California$1,794$1,794
Santa Clara, California$1,775$1,775
Aberdeen, Washington$1,773$1,773
Hayward, California$1,738$1,775
Salinas, California$1,696$1,792
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,363 per week, followed by Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,338) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,226). Voca Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,373. For comparison, the national average for Travel Occupational Therapy Assistants is $1,580 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,363$2,373
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,338$2,338
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,226$2,226
Prime HealthCare Staffing$2,098$2,098
Prime Staffing$1,952$1,952
Advantis Medical$1,946$1,946
Zack Group$1,939$1,939
Seven Healthcare$1,900$1,900
TalentBurst, Inc$1,892$2,026
Aequor Allied$1,834$1,873

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Earning your Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) often increases your salary potential as a occupational therapy assistant or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) boost my salary as a Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Yes, having a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a occupational therapy assistant.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.