Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,397/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Merced, CA is $1,397 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $1,706.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,397/week

Merced, CA

52% lower than the US average.

$1,706/week

California

25% lower than the US average.

$2,129/week

United States

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

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Turlock, California

$1,914/week

This is 6% lower than the Merced average of $2,030.

Modesto, California

$2,138/week

This is 5% higher than the Merced average of $2,030.

Fresno, California

$2,333/week

This is 13% higher than the Merced average of $2,030.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Leandro, California$2,739$2,739
Petaluma, California$2,192$2,359
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Campbell, California$2,150$2,150
Santa Cruz, California$2,100$2,100
Mission Viejo, California$2,056$2,236
Walnut Creek, California$2,052$2,100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Merced?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$1,978$1,978
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$1,850$1,850
Anders Group$1,733$1,733
Medlivo Therapy$1,710$1,900
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,536$1,536
ALOIS Healthcare$1,509$1,509
HiredFirst$1,444$1,444
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,424$1,424
Care Career$1,393$1,393
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,390$1,566

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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