Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,874/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Highlands, NC is $1,874 per week. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,081.

Last updated on April 5, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,874/week

Highlands, NC

14% lower than the US average.

$2,081/week

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$2,130/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities

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Bryson City, North Carolina

$2,075/week

This is 3% higher than the Highlands average of $2,017.

Cumming, Georgia

$2,019/week

This is equal to the Highlands average

Canton, Georgia

$2,036/week

This is 1% higher than the Highlands average of $2,017.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cherokee, North Carolina$3,100$3,100
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,435$2,721
Greensboro, North Carolina$2,342$2,619
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Highlands?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,119$2,119
HCS 247 Travel$2,087$2,087
Care Career$2,026$2,026
Genie Healthcare$2,016$2,016
American Traveler$2,000$2,000
Advantis Medical$1,984$1,984
Trustaff Allied$1,970$1,970
Healthcare Support$1,961$1,961
PRIDE Health$1,956$1,956
Coast Medical Service$1,938$1,938

Last updated on April 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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