Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,237/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in New Mexico is $2,237 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,258.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 284 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,237/week

New Mexico

1% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Carlsbad, New Mexico pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,569 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($2,334) and Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,254). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,237 per week — Carlsbad, New Mexico pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,569$2,775
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,334$2,666
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,254$2,800
Farmington, New Mexico$2,234$3,060
Roswell, New Mexico$2,115$2,327
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,380 per week, followed by Utah ($2,328) and Oklahoma ($2,295). South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,420. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,237 per week — Nebraska pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,380$3,000
Utah$2,328$2,655
Oklahoma$2,295$2,950
Arizona$2,257$2,894
South Dakota$2,218$3,420
Wyoming$2,167$2,537
Colorado$2,153$2,900
Nevada$2,145$2,650
Kansas$2,128$2,983
Texas$2,080$2,960
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in New Mexico?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,926 per week, followed by TalentBurst, Inc ($2,763) and Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,708). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,237 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,926$2,926
TalentBurst, Inc$2,763$2,763
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,708$2,708
Vibra Travels$2,637$2,637
CompHealth Inc.$2,597$2,597
The Judge Group$2,586$2,586
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,567$2,636
Advantis Medical$2,557$2,557
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,523$2,636
Catalytic Solutions$2,512$2,596

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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