Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,329/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Santa Monica, CA is $2,329 per week. This is 6% lower than the California average of $2,465.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,329/week

Santa Monica, CA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,465/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,287/week

This is 3% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,211.

Santa Clarita, California

$2,230/week

This is 1% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,211.

Santa Clarita, California

$2,230/week

This is 1% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,211.

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 Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,329 per week — Ojai, California pays 48% 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$3,013$3,200
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Santa Monica?

Cross Country Allied pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,640 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,574) and Critical Connection, inc ($2,551). For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,329 per week — Cross Country Allied pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Allied$2,640$2,640
Vibra Travels$2,574$2,574
Critical Connection, inc$2,551$2,551
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,405$2,405
Aequor Allied$2,401$2,443
Meda Health$2,379$2,379
Prime HealthCare Staffing$2,370$2,370
Advantis Medical$2,349$2,349
Genie Healthcare$2,309$2,309
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,296$2,296

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

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