Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,748/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in San Mateo, CA is $2,748 per week. This is 9% higher than the California average of $2,495.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,748/week

San Mateo, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,495/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,147/week

United States

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

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Alameda, California

$2,228/week

This is 18% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,634.

Hayward, California

$2,316/week

This is 14% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,634.

San Francisco, California

$2,560/week

This is 3% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,634.

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 Mateo, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,748 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 25% 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 Mateo?

Scout Therapy Staffing LLC pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,035 per week, followed by Critical Connection, inc ($3,024) and American Traveler ($2,917). Scout Therapy Staffing LLC also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,050. For comparison, the San Mateo, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,748 per week — Scout Therapy Staffing LLC pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Scout Therapy Staffing LLC$3,035$3,050
Critical Connection, inc$3,024$3,024
American Traveler$2,917$2,917
Genie Healthcare$2,767$2,767
Coast Medical Service$2,767$2,767
Assured Nursing$2,760$2,760
Cross Country Allied$2,750$2,750
Slate Healthcare$2,687$2,687
HCS 247$2,675$2,675
Host Healthcare$2,557$2,557

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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