Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$1,933/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Independence, MO is $1,933 per week. This is 16% lower than the Missouri average of $2,244.

Last updated on June 5, 2026. Based on 74 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,933/week

Independence, MO

11% lower than the US average.

$2,244/week

Missouri

5% higher than the US average.

$2,141/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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St. Joseph, Missouri

$2,150/week

This is 12% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,520/week

This is 25% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,426/week

This is 22% higher than the Independence average of $1,887.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, Missouri$2,435$2,500
Rolla, Missouri$2,422$2,798
North Kansas City, Missouri$2,420$2,420
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,500$2,500
ADN Healthcare$2,242$2,242
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$2,222$2,222
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,154$2,154
Critical Connection, inc$2,140$2,205
Care Career$2,052$2,127
HiredFirst$2,051$2,051
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,049$2,049
HCS 247 Travel$2,042$2,042
TheraEx Therapy$2,029$2,160

Last updated on June 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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