Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,644/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,644 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,472.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,644/week

Santa Barbara, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,472/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,344/week

This is 8% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,150.

Murrieta, California

$2,631/week

This is 18% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,150.

Fresno, California

$2,453/week

This is 12% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,150.

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

Pleasanton, California pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,815 per week, followed by Ojai, California ($3,459) and Stanford, California ($3,410). Pleasanton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the Santa Barbara, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,644 per week — Pleasanton, California pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pleasanton, California$3,815$4,830
Ojai, California$3,459$3,459
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Gilroy, California$3,292$3,734
Tracy, California$3,230$3,230
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Santa Barbara?

Pioneer Healthcare Services pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,153 per week, followed by American Consultants ($2,562) and Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing ($2,464). For comparison, the Santa Barbara, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,644 per week — Pioneer Healthcare Services pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pioneer Healthcare Services$3,153$3,153
American Consultants$2,562$2,562
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,464$2,464
Critical Connection, inc$2,425$2,425
Care Career$2,405$2,405
Medlivo Therapy$2,400$2,400
ALOIS Healthcare$2,391$2,391
Triage Staffing$2,380$2,380
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,348$2,348
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,308$2,308

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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