Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,882/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Independence, MO is $1,882 per week. This is 20% lower than the Missouri average of $2,252.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,882/week

Independence, MO

15% lower than the US average.

$2,252/week

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Atlantic, Iowa

$2,436/week

This is 23% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

Columbus, Nebraska

$2,677/week

This is 30% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,580/week

This is 27% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

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

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,450 per week, followed by Springfield, Missouri ($2,442) and Chesterfield, Missouri ($2,408). Springfield, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,107. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,882 per week — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri$2,450$2,450
Springfield, Missouri$2,442$3,107
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,408$2,602
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,399$2,794
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Independence?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,122 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,064) and Voca Healthcare ($2,063). For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,882 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$2,122$2,122
Care Career$2,064$2,064
Voca Healthcare$2,063$2,063
Critical Connection, inc$2,061$2,061
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,044$2,044
Infojini Healthcare - Allied$2,035$2,035
FlexCare Allied$2,020$2,020
American Traveler$2,019$2,019
Advantis Medical$2,012$2,012
PRIDE Health$1,998$1,998

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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