Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,275/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,275 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $2,505.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,275/week

Santa Cruz, CA

5% higher than the US average.

$2,505/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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San Jose, California

$2,494/week

This is 11% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,216.

Salinas, California

$2,140/week

This is 4% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,216.

San Ramon, California

$2,471/week

This is 10% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,216.

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 Rancho Cucamonga, California ($3,413) and Santa Fe Springs, California ($3,132). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,585. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,275 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 51% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Rancho Cucamonga, California$3,413$3,413
Santa Fe Springs, California$3,132$3,157
Pleasanton, California$3,128$3,585
South San Francisco, California$3,096$3,291
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Santa Cruz?

American Traveler pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,925 per week, followed by Medlivo Therapy ($2,780) and The Good Life MedStaff ($2,665). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,275 per week — American Traveler pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,925$2,925
Medlivo Therapy$2,780$2,820
The Good Life MedStaff$2,665$2,665
FlexCare Allied$2,583$2,583
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,581$2,581
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,550$2,550
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,480$2,480
Critical Connection, inc$2,445$2,445
CompHealth Inc.$2,423$2,492
Advantis Medical$2,417$2,417

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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