Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,847/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Detroit, MI is $1,847 per week. This is 21% lower than the Michigan average of $2,234.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 61 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,847/week

Detroit, MI

16% lower than the US average.

$2,234/week

Michigan

4% higher than the US average.

$2,150/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Michigan

$2,470/week

This is 26% higher than the Detroit average of $1,838.

Elkhart, Indiana

$1,854/week

This is 1% higher than the Detroit average of $1,838.

Springfield, Ohio

$2,108/week

This is 13% higher than the Detroit average of $1,838.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Escanaba, Michigan pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,557 per week, followed by Jackson, Michigan ($2,480) and Dearborn, Michigan ($2,378). Escanaba, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,785. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,847 per week — Escanaba, Michigan pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Escanaba, Michigan$2,557$2,785
Jackson, Michigan$2,480$2,780
Dearborn, Michigan$2,378$2,378
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Detroit?

Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,618 per week, followed by CompHealth Inc. ($2,378) and LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,030). For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,847 per week — Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,618$2,618
CompHealth Inc.$2,378$2,378
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,030$2,030
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,976$1,998
PRIDE Health$1,942$1,983
Care Career$1,940$1,973
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,917$1,932
Anders Group$1,912$1,925
PRN Healthcare$1,900$1,900
Trustaff Allied$1,888$1,888

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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