Travel Physical Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary
$2,498/week
The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in California is $2,498 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,268.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 4,238 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,498/week
California
9% higher than the US average.
$2,268/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?
Santa Ana, California pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,444 per week, followed by Quincy, California ($3,343) and Pleasanton, California ($3,151). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,498 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 38% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, California | $3,444 | $3,444 |
| Quincy, California | $3,343 | $3,700 |
| Pleasanton, California | $3,151 | $4,830 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,066 | $3,291 |
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,529 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,510) and Nevada ($2,478). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,628. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,498 per week — Montana pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,529 | $3,583 |
| Idaho | $2,510 | $3,096 |
| Nevada | $2,478 | $2,966 |
| Michigan | $2,412 | $3,628 |
| Washington | $2,357 | $3,475 |
| Wyoming | $2,354 | $3,416 |
| Oregon | $2,311 | $3,240 |
| Utah | $2,287 | $2,434 |
| Arizona | $2,282 | $3,120 |
| Colorado | $2,159 | $3,396 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in California?
Health Advocates Network - Allied pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $4,830 per week, followed by Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,799) and DayOne Staffing, Inc. ($3,322). For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,498 per week — Health Advocates Network - Allied pays 93% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $4,830 | $4,830 |
| Secure Nursing Service LLC | $3,799 | $3,799 |
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $3,322 | $3,322 |
| Pioneer Healthcare Services | $3,268 | $3,268 |
| TLC Nursing | $3,206 | $3,206 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,188 | $3,188 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,141 | $3,141 |
| AG Globe Services | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Towne U.S. LLC | $3,084 | $3,084 |
| Talent4Health | $3,065 | $3,065 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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