Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,419/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA is $2,419 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,501.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,419/week

San Diego, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,501/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,146/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,173/week

This is 11% lower than the San Diego average of $2,411.

Pasadena, California

$2,140/week

This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $2,411.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,058/week

This is 17% lower than the San Diego average of $2,411.

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 Quincy, California ($3,306) and Pleasanton, California ($3,239). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,419 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 42% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Quincy, California$3,306$3,700
Pleasanton, California$3,239$4,830
South San Francisco, California$3,155$3,320
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in San Diego?

CompHealth Inc. pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by Critical Connection, inc ($2,778) and Solomon Page ($2,732). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,419 per week — CompHealth Inc. pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,800$2,800
Critical Connection, inc$2,778$2,778
Solomon Page$2,732$2,732
TravSource$2,732$2,732
American Traveler$2,656$2,656
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,628$2,628
LeaderStat$2,614$2,614
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,610$2,610
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,572$2,572
Assured Nursing$2,560$2,560

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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