Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,574/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in New Mexico is $1,574 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $1,557.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,574/week

New Mexico

1% higher than the US average.

$1,557/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

Gallup, New Mexico pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,722 per week, followed by Silver City, New Mexico ($1,693) and Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,631). Santa Fe, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,960. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,574 per week — Gallup, New Mexico pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gallup, New Mexico$1,722$1,926
Silver City, New Mexico$1,693$1,926
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,631$1,960
Taos, New Mexico$1,510$1,663
Albuquerque, New Mexico$1,489$1,960
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,737 per week, followed by Wyoming ($1,622) and Arizona ($1,551). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,636. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,574 per week — Colorado pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$1,737$2,128
Wyoming$1,622$1,956
Arizona$1,551$2,556
Nebraska$1,543$1,906
Texas$1,542$2,208
Oklahoma$1,539$2,636
Nevada$1,498$2,006
Kansas$1,480$1,857
South Dakota$1,407$2,057
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in New Mexico?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,889 per week, followed by ISC Healthcare ($1,817) and Slate Healthcare ($1,806). Wellspring Nurse Source also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,960. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,574 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,889$1,960
ISC Healthcare$1,817$1,918
Slate Healthcare$1,806$1,806
Prime Staffing$1,785$1,820
Care Team Solutions$1,779$1,859
Healthcare Support$1,773$1,862
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,766$1,766
LRS Healthcare - Allied$1,763$1,763
Genie Healthcare$1,743$1,866
Critical Connection, inc$1,735$1,928

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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