Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,440/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in New Jersey is $1,440 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $1,568.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 615 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$1,440/week

New Jersey

9% lower than the US average.

$1,568/week

United States

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

Paterson, New Jersey pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,744 per week, followed by Westfield, New Jersey ($1,682) and Cape May, New Jersey ($1,591). Cape May, New Jersey has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,067. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,440 per week — Paterson, New Jersey pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Paterson, New Jersey$1,744$1,744
Westfield, New Jersey$1,682$2,054
Cape May, New Jersey$1,591$2,067
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

New Hampshire pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,672 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($1,524) and Maryland ($1,516). New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,940. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,440 per week — New Hampshire pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Hampshire$1,672$2,940
Massachusetts$1,524$2,545
Maryland$1,516$2,192
Rhode Island$1,504$2,026
Delaware$1,503$2,057
Pennsylvania$1,496$2,325
Vermont$1,470$1,840
Connecticut$1,449$1,991
District of Columbia$1,441$1,719
New York$1,334$2,134
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in New Jersey?

LRS Healthcare - Allied pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,030 per week, followed by Trinity Staffing Group ($2,027) and Anders Group ($1,954). Towne U.S. LLC has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,464. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,440 per week — LRS Healthcare - Allied pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,030$2,030
Trinity Staffing Group$2,027$2,027
Anders Group$1,954$1,954
The Good Life MedStaff$1,892$1,892
TalentBurst, Inc$1,767$1,767
Towne U.S. LLC$1,753$2,464
Curam Staffing$1,719$1,719
Care Team Solutions$1,716$1,716
Vibra Travels$1,713$1,713
Healthcare Support$1,710$1,710

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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