Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,309/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Palm Desert, CA is $2,309 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,461.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,309/week

Palm Desert, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,461/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,371/week

This is 4% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,270.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,180/week

This is 4% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,270.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,390/week

This is 5% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,270.

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

Gilroy, California pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,111 per week, followed by Fresno, California ($3,076) and Alturas, California ($3,014). Fresno, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Palm Desert, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,309 per week — Gilroy, California pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gilroy, California$3,111$3,634
Fresno, California$3,076$3,800
Alturas, California$3,014$3,167
Santa Clarita, California$2,986$2,986
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Palm Desert?

Curam Staffing pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,840 per week, followed by Critical Connection, inc ($2,714) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,585). For comparison, the Palm Desert, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,309 per week — Curam Staffing pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Curam Staffing$2,840$2,840
Critical Connection, inc$2,714$2,714
ALOIS Healthcare$2,585$2,585
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,570$2,570
Solomon Page$2,569$2,569
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,552$2,552
AHS Staffing$2,522$2,522
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,500$2,500
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,430$2,430
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,394$2,394

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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