Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,394/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $2,394 per week. This is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,330.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,394/week

New Orleans, LA

10% higher than the US average.

$2,330/week

Louisiana

7% higher than the US average.

$2,158/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Pensacola, Florida

$2,095/week

This is 15% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,420.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,481/week

This is 2% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,420.

Lufkin, Texas

$2,178/week

This is 11% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,420.

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

Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,487 per week, followed by Bossier City, Louisiana ($2,462) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,394). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,860. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,394 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,487$2,860
Bossier City, Louisiana$2,462$2,787
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,394$2,617
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in New Orleans?

LRS Healthcare - Allied pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,617 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($2,600) and TRS Healthcare ($2,499). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,394 per week — LRS Healthcare - Allied pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,617$2,617
Trustaff Allied$2,600$2,600
TRS Healthcare$2,499$2,499
TotalMed Allied$2,469$2,469
Fusion Medical Staffing-Therapy$2,380$2,380
Triage Staffing$2,364$2,364
Medlivo Therapy$1,872$1,872

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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