Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,372/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Merced, CA is $2,372 per week. This is 6% lower than the California average of $2,506.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 63 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,372/week

Merced, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,506/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,160/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Modesto, California

$2,589/week

This is 10% higher than the Merced average of $2,318.

Fresno, California

$2,554/week

This is 9% higher than the Merced average of $2,318.

Stockton, California

$2,311/week

This is equal to the Merced average

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 Merced, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,372 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 45% 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
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Merced?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,320 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($3,300) and National Staffing Solutions-MSP ($2,848). For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,372 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 40% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,320$3,320
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,300$3,300
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$2,848$2,848
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,720$2,720
Scout Therapy Staffing LLC$2,630$2,940
Medlivo Therapy$2,584$2,800
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,533$2,603
ALOIS Healthcare$2,527$2,527
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,521$2,557
HiredFirst$2,497$2,497

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

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