Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,569/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Carlsbad, NM is $2,569 per week. This is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,225.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Carlsbad, NM compared to State and National Averages

$2,569/week

Carlsbad, NM

16% higher than the US average.

$2,225/week

New Mexico

3% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities

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Roswell, New Mexico

$2,007/week

This is 38% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,770.

El Paso, Texas

$1,926/week

This is 44% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,770.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$2,129/week

This is 30% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,770.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Carlsbad, New Mexico pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,569 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($2,324) and Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,237). Albuquerque, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,569 per week, roughly in line with Carlsbad, New Mexico.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,569$2,775
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,324$2,666
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,237$2,800
Farmington, New Mexico$2,221$2,637
Roswell, New Mexico$2,115$2,327
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Carlsbad?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,955 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,926) and Care Career ($2,775). For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,569 per week — Vibra Travels pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,955$2,955
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,926$2,926
Care Career$2,775$2,775
TalentBurst, Inc$2,763$2,763
Catalytic Solutions$2,757$2,757
American Traveler$2,721$2,721
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,708$2,708
TravSource$2,695$2,695
FlexCare Allied$2,679$2,679
Prime Staffing$2,660$2,660

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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