Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,303/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,303 per week. This is 8% lower than the California average of $2,491.

Last updated on September 30, 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

$2,303/week

Santa Cruz, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,491/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

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

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Gilroy, California

$2,312/week

This is 2% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

Monterey, California

$2,146/week

This is 6% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

Salinas, California

$2,225/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

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 ($3,343) and South San Francisco, California ($3,152). Pleasanton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,303 per week — Santa Ana, California pays 50% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Quincy, California$3,343$3,700
South San Francisco, California$3,152$3,320
Pleasanton, California$3,151$4,830
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Santa Cruz?

CompHealth Inc. pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by Medlivo Therapy ($2,780) and The Good Life MedStaff ($2,665). Ascentia Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,886. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,303 per week — CompHealth Inc. pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,800$2,800
Medlivo Therapy$2,780$2,820
The Good Life MedStaff$2,665$2,665
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$2,615$2,615
Ascentia Staffing$2,606$2,886
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,601$2,601
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,593$2,593
FlexCare Allied$2,567$2,567
Advantis Medical$2,563$2,577
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,528$2,528

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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