Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,427/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Palm Desert, CA is $2,427 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,448.

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,427/week

Palm Desert, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,448/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,139/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities

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Apple Valley, California

$2,194/week

This is 1% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,226.

Los Angeles, California

$2,325/week

This is 4% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,226.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,095/week

This is 6% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,226.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compton, California$3,080$3,151
Alturas, California$3,062$3,560
Anaheim, California$3,003$3,003
Santa Fe Springs, California$2,954$3,142
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Palm Desert?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$3,109$3,109
Healthcare Support$3,006$3,006
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$3,003$3,003
Aequor Allied$2,907$2,907
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,857$2,857
CoreMedical Group$2,645$2,950
OneStaff Medical$2,600$2,600
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$1,993$1,993

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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