Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,861/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Independence, MO is $1,861 per week. This is 20% lower than the Missouri average of $2,226.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,861/week

Independence, MO

15% lower than the US average.

$2,226/week

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

Search

Overland Park, Kansas

$1,936/week

This is 2% higher than the Independence average of $1,905.

Topeka, Kansas

$2,143/week

This is 11% higher than the Independence average of $1,905.

Columbus, Nebraska

$2,344/week

This is 19% higher than the Independence average of $1,905.

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

Only Chesterfield, Missouri reports pay data for Travel Occupational Therapists, averaging $2,360 per week. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,861 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,360$2,360
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Independence?

CompHealth Inc. pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,378 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,044) and FlexCare Allied ($2,020). For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,861 per week — CompHealth Inc. pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,378$2,378
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,044$2,044
FlexCare Allied$2,020$2,020
American Traveler$2,019$2,019
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$1,996$1,996
Healthcare Support$1,986$1,986
Advantis Medical$1,985$1,985
Genie Healthcare$1,958$1,958
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,942$1,942
VyTalent Solutions$1,936$1,936

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Occupational Therapist Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Independence, MO

Be the first to know about new jobs for Occupational Therapists with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article Preparing for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Preparing for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
We cover how to enroll and what it will mean for therapists in these fields.
Open article Top 10 Reasons to Become a Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy exercise with physical therapist
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Physical Therapist
Discover what makes this allied health career so rewarding.
Open article Career Options: Physical Therapist vs Occupational Therapist
Physical therapist vs occupational therapist have similar roles
Career Options: Physical Therapist vs Occupational Therapist
Explore a lucrative healthcare career within the in-demand rehabilitation therapy field.
See more Blog Posts