Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,140/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Merced, CA is $2,140 per week. This is 15% lower than the California average of $2,465.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 76 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,140/week

Merced, CA

This is equal to the US average

$2,465/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,145/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Modesto, California

$2,387/week

This is 10% higher than the Merced average of $2,144.

Fresno, California

$2,339/week

This is 8% higher than the Merced average of $2,144.

Watsonville, California

$2,108/week

This is 2% lower than the Merced average of $2,144.

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

Ojai, California pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,459 per week, followed by Stanford, California ($3,410) and Tracy, California ($3,230). Placerville, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,589. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,140 per week — Ojai, California pays 62% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ojai, California$3,459$3,459
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Tracy, California$3,230$3,230
Placerville, California$3,195$3,589
Alturas, California$3,031$3,200
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Merced?

National Staffing Solutions-MSP pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,761 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,758) and Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing ($2,720). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,111. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,140 per week — National Staffing Solutions-MSP pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$2,761$3,091
ADN Healthcare$2,758$3,111
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,720$2,720
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,650$2,733
Aequor Allied$2,456$2,456
Medlivo Therapy$2,368$2,800
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$2,338$2,650
LanceSoft$2,300$2,900
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,243$2,552
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,235$2,607

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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