Travel Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Palm Desert, CA

Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,246/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Palm Desert, CA is $2,246 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,457.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,246/week

Palm Desert, CA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,457/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,294/week

This is 7% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,138.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,052/week

This is 4% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,138.

Santa Clarita, California

$2,235/week

This is 4% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,138.

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 Placerville, California ($3,328). Placerville, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,589. For comparison, the Palm Desert, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,246 per week — Ojai, California pays 54% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ojai, California$3,459$3,459
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Placerville, California$3,328$3,589
Tracy, California$3,230$3,230
Alturas, California$3,027$3,200
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Palm Desert?

Critical Connection, inc pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,564 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,160) and CoreMedical Group ($2,140). For comparison, the Palm Desert, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,246 per week — Critical Connection, inc pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Critical Connection, inc$2,564$2,564
Coast Medical Service$2,160$2,160
CoreMedical Group$2,140$2,140
Triage Staffing$2,119$2,119

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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