Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,162/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Baton Rouge, LA is $2,162 per week. This is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,353.

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

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,162/week

Baton Rouge, LA

This is equal to the US average

$2,353/week

Louisiana

8% higher than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,590/week

This is 17% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,162.

Lufkin, Texas

$2,165/week

This is equal to the Baton Rouge average

Longview, Texas

$2,286/week

This is 5% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,162.

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

Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,603 per week, followed by Bossier City, Louisiana ($2,566) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,427). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,413. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,162 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,603$3,413
Bossier City, Louisiana$2,566$3,413
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,427$2,617
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Baton Rouge?

AMN Healthcare Allied pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,392 per week, followed by Jackson Therapy Partners ($2,236) and CompHealth Inc. ($2,087). AMN Healthcare Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,423. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,162 per week — AMN Healthcare Allied pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,392$2,423
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,236$2,236
CompHealth Inc.$2,087$2,087
Fusion Medical Staffing-Therapy$2,009$2,187

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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