Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,546/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Albuquerque, NM is $1,546 per week. This is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,630.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$1,546/week

Albuquerque, NM

39% lower than the US average.

$1,630/week

New Mexico

32% lower than the US average.

$2,146/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,380/week

This is 13% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,068.

Taos, New Mexico

$1,940/week

This is 7% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,068.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,783/week

This is 16% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,068.

Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

Silver City, New Mexico pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,782 per week, followed by Gallup, New Mexico ($1,755) and Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,708). Silver City, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,727. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,546 per week — Silver City, New Mexico pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Silver City, New Mexico$1,782$2,727
Gallup, New Mexico$1,755$1,987
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,708$1,960
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Albuquerque?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,963 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($1,820) and Slate Healthcare ($1,815). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,546 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,963$1,963
Prime Staffing$1,820$1,820
Slate Healthcare$1,815$1,815
ISC Healthcare$1,774$1,919
LRS Healthcare - Allied$1,772$1,772
Medlivo Therapy$1,747$1,960
Genie Healthcare$1,730$1,876
Care Team Solutions$1,730$1,859
Healthcare Support$1,725$1,862
Pioneer Healthcare Services$1,717$1,717

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

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