Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,218/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Joplin, MO is $2,218 per week. This is 7% lower than the Missouri average of $2,377.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,218/week

Joplin, MO

2% higher than the US average.

$2,377/week

Missouri

9% higher than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities

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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

$2,127/week

This is 4% lower than the Joplin average of $2,218.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,577/week

This is 14% higher than the Joplin average of $2,218.

Russellville, Arkansas

$2,261/week

This is 2% higher than the Joplin average of $2,218.

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

Only Springfield, Missouri reports pay data for Travel Physical Therapists, averaging $2,979 per week. Springfield, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,218 per week — Springfield, Missouri pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Springfield, Missouri$2,979$3,967

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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