Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$1,973/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Detroit, MI is $1,973 per week. This is 22% lower than the Michigan average of $2,401.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 74 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,973/week

Detroit, MI

9% lower than the US average.

$2,401/week

Michigan

11% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$2,137/week

This is 14% higher than the Detroit average of $1,832.

Springfield, Ohio

$2,096/week

This is 13% higher than the Detroit average of $1,832.

Columbus, Ohio

$2,022/week

This is 9% higher than the Detroit average of $1,832.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Midland, Michigan pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,859 per week, followed by Battle Creek, Michigan ($2,714). Midland, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,981. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Physical Therapists is $1,973 per week — Midland, Michigan pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Midland, Michigan$2,859$2,981
Battle Creek, Michigan$2,714$2,967
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Detroit?

Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,772 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,320) and ProLink Allied ($2,223). For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Physical Therapists is $1,973 per week — Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,772$2,772
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,320$2,320
ProLink Allied$2,223$2,223
Care Career$2,166$2,286
LanceSoft$2,110$2,110
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,078$2,078
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,070$2,221
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,052$2,082
PRIDE Health$2,038$2,227
PRN Healthcare$2,032$2,187

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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