Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,519/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant is $1,519 per week. This is 40% lower than the therapy US average of $2,123.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 5,306 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages

$1,519/week

40% lower than the therapy US average.

$2,123/week

United States

Where do Travel Physical Therapy Assistants get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
North Dakota$2,160$2,360
Colorado$1,743$2,178
Wyoming$1,657$1,908
California$1,640$2,517
Montana$1,603$2,106
Kentucky$1,584$1,876
Oregon$1,574$2,160
Missouri$1,573$2,001
New Hampshire$1,571$1,976
New Mexico$1,570$2,243
Washington$1,570$2,745
Rhode Island$1,566$1,695
South Dakota$1,556$2,083
Hawaii$1,556$1,819
Arkansas$1,553$2,018
Oklahoma$1,551$1,972
Arizona$1,550$2,533
What cities pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Show Low, Arizona$2,360$2,533
Champaign, Illinois$2,306$2,306
Avondale, Arizona$2,210$2,210
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Berkeley, California$2,138$2,410
Lawrence, Massachusetts$2,122$2,250
New Bedford, Massachusetts$2,095$2,095
Kennewick, Washington$2,059$2,332
Cambridge, Massachusetts$2,005$2,005
Beverly Hills, California$2,000$2,000
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia$3,015$3,015
Epic Travel Staffing Allied $2,772$2,772
American Consultants$2,283$2,404
ADN Healthcare$2,203$2,533
ProKatchers$2,150$2,250
HCS 247 Travel$2,131$2,131
Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado$2,120$2,120
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston$2,117$2,138
Medworks Staffing$2,100$2,200
LeaderStat$2,096$2,515

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant FAQs

Can earning a degree improve my salary as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Yes, advanced education often opens new career paths that usually lead to higher salaries. Physical therapy assistant may benefit financially from pursuing a physical therapy assistant (PTA).

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant?

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