Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,227/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Palm Desert, CA is $2,227 per week. This is 12% lower than the California average of $2,500.

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,227/week

Palm Desert, CA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,500/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

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

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Apple Valley, California

$2,243/week

This is 2% higher than the Palm Desert average of $2,189.

Los Angeles, California

$2,176/week

This is 1% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,189.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,089/week

This is 5% lower than the Palm Desert average of $2,189.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anaheim, California$3,003$3,003
Newport Beach, California$2,999$2,999
Marysville, California$2,949$3,466
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Palm Desert?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,669$2,669
Healthcare Support$2,613$2,613
American Traveler$2,543$2,543
Aequor Allied$2,511$2,511
CoreMedical Group$2,340$2,340
Scout Therapy Staffing LLC$2,190$2,190
Medical Solutions Allied$2,170$2,171
Fusion Medical Staffing-Therapy$2,164$2,306
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,140$2,140
Triage Staffing$2,033$2,033

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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