Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,735/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in California is $1,735 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $1,569.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 1,148 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,735/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$1,569/week

United States

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

Irvine, California pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,215 per week, followed by Fort Bragg, California ($2,208) and Belmont, California ($2,150). Fort Bragg, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,420. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,735 per week — Irvine, California pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Irvine, California$2,215$2,352
Fort Bragg, California$2,208$2,420
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Campbell, California$2,150$2,150
Petaluma, California$2,054$2,341
Walnut Creek, California$2,036$2,100
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in California compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,707 per week, followed by New Mexico ($1,648) and Montana ($1,625). New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,667. For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,735 per week — Colorado pays 2% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$1,707$2,128
New Mexico$1,648$2,667
Montana$1,625$2,105
Wyoming$1,621$1,957
Oregon$1,592$2,387
Arizona$1,588$1,930
Texas$1,553$2,326
Idaho$1,506$1,860
Nevada$1,471$2,030
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in California?

ProKatchers pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,660 per week, followed by AB Staffing Solutions ($2,514) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,234). For comparison, the California average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,735 per week — ProKatchers pays 53% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProKatchers$2,660$2,660
AB Staffing Solutions$2,514$2,514
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,234$2,420
AG Globe Services$2,200$2,240
Prime HealthCare Staffing$2,094$2,094
Curam Staffing$2,082$2,324
Voca Healthcare$2,049$2,408
Health Saviours$2,000$2,000
The Good Life MedStaff$1,984$1,984
HiredFirst$1,968$2,190

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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