Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,234/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,234 per week. This is 11% lower than the California average of $2,480.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 35 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,234/week

Bakersfield, CA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,480/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,158/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$2,446/week

This is 4% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,338.

Merced, California

$2,231/week

This is 5% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,338.

Murrieta, California

$2,631/week

This is 11% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,338.

Average Travel Occupational Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Ojai, California pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,459 per week, followed by Stanford, California ($3,410) and Pleasanton, California ($3,399). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,234 per week — Ojai, California pays 55% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ojai, California$3,459$3,459
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Pleasanton, California$3,399$4,830
Gilroy, California$3,380$3,734
Tracy, California$3,230$3,230
Alturas, California$2,990$3,200
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?

Medlivo Therapy pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,823 per week, followed by The Good Life MedStaff ($2,674) and Medical Solutions Allied ($2,670). Medlivo Therapy also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,150. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,234 per week — Medlivo Therapy pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo Therapy$2,823$3,150
The Good Life MedStaff$2,674$2,674
Medical Solutions Allied$2,670$2,670
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,666$2,666
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,585$2,698
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,528$2,528
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$2,500$2,500
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,446$2,446
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,445$2,445
Triage Staffing$2,443$2,443

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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