Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,348/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Merced, CA is $2,348 per week. This is 5% lower than the California average of $2,453.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,348/week

Merced, CA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,453/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Turlock, California

$2,248/week

This is 1% lower than the Merced average of $2,271.

Modesto, California

$2,647/week

This is 14% higher than the Merced average of $2,271.

Fresno, California

$2,561/week

This is 11% higher than the Merced average of $2,271.

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

Redwood City, California pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,987 per week, followed by Stanford, California ($3,410) and Gilroy, California ($3,111). For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,348 per week — Redwood City, California pays 70% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$3,987$3,987
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Gilroy, California$3,111$3,634
Fresno, California$3,109$3,800
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Merced?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,115 per week, followed by Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing ($2,720) and National Staffing Solutions-MSP ($2,674). ADN Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,118. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,348 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,115$3,118
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,720$2,720
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$2,674$2,674
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,633$2,633
LanceSoft$2,500$2,900
Aequor Allied$2,456$2,456
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,389$2,495
ALOIS Healthcare$2,387$2,387
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,373$2,403
HiredFirst$2,373$2,373

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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