Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,298/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Merced, CA is $2,298 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,494.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 66 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,298/week

Merced, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,494/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Gilroy, California

$2,302/week

This is 7% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

Stockton, California

$2,328/week

This is 8% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

San Jose, California

$2,468/week

This is 14% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

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 Quincy, California ($3,340) and Pleasanton, California ($3,151). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,298 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 50% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Quincy, California$3,340$3,700
Pleasanton, California$3,151$4,830
South San Francisco, California$3,066$3,291
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Merced?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,220 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($3,200) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,200). For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,298 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 40% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,220$3,220
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,200$3,200
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,200$3,200
CompHealth Inc.$2,800$2,800
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,733$2,733
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,720$2,720
Medlivo Therapy$2,549$2,800
CoreMedical Group$2,456$2,935
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,455$2,605
Critical Connection, inc$2,453$2,453

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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