Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,506/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in California is $2,506 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,271.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 4,241 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,506/week

California

9% higher than the US average.

$2,271/week

United States

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
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 Rancho Cucamonga, California ($3,413) and Pleasanton, California ($3,145). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,585. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,506 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 37% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Rancho Cucamonga, California$3,413$3,413
Pleasanton, California$3,145$3,585
Santa Fe Springs, California$3,132$3,157
South San Francisco, California$3,084$3,291
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapists in California compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,478 per week, followed by New Mexico ($2,465) and Wyoming ($2,454). Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,625. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,506 per week — Montana pays 1% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,478$3,625
New Mexico$2,465$3,621
Wyoming$2,454$3,475
Nevada$2,425$3,327
Oregon$2,354$3,366
Arizona$2,267$3,040
Idaho$2,224$3,064
Colorado$2,121$3,396
Texas$2,113$3,066
Utah$1,874$2,427
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 LinQ Global Group ($3,342) and Soliant Health ($3,192). For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,506 per week — Health Advocates Network - Allied pays 93% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Allied$4,830$4,830
LinQ Global Group$3,342$3,342
Soliant Health$3,192$3,192
ProKatchers$3,183$3,250
Bestica$3,150$3,150
Millbrook Support Services$3,091$3,091
CloudinfraIT Inc$3,036$3,347
TriOptus$3,020$3,020
MedSource LLC$3,005$3,458
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,987$3,427

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

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