Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,538/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant is $1,538 per week. This is 39% lower than the therapy US average of $2,146.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 6,549 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages

$1,538/week

39% lower than the therapy US average.

$2,146/week

United States

Where do Travel Physical Therapy Assistants get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$1,889$2,257
Colorado$1,843$2,166
North Dakota$1,803$2,360
Louisiana$1,717$1,985
California$1,705$2,679
Oklahoma$1,672$2,026
Vermont$1,671$1,863
New Hampshire$1,635$2,768
South Dakota$1,618$2,468
Wyoming$1,612$1,908
Arizona$1,595$2,613
Oregon$1,592$2,240
Montana$1,576$1,846
Missouri$1,575$2,446
Nevada$1,568$1,978
Virginia$1,556$2,179
New Mexico$1,555$1,949
South Carolina$1,547$2,036
Maryland$1,545$1,991
What cities pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Plymouth, Minnesota$2,680$2,680
Show Low, Arizona$2,388$2,613
Champaign, Illinois$2,326$2,326
Elk Grove, California$2,266$2,266
Nashua, New Hampshire$2,258$2,768
Lawrence, Massachusetts$2,199$2,200
Clermont, Florida$2,166$2,166
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Walnut Creek, California$2,100$2,100
Bloomington, Indiana$2,098$2,421
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Supplemental Health Care$2,679$2,679
Staffmax Healthcare$2,678$2,678
United Staffing Solutions$2,613$2,613
Talent4Health$2,446$2,446
Focus Staff$2,418$2,418
Stability Healthcare$2,395$2,395
HCS 247 Travel$2,350$2,563
Commonwealth Healthcare LLC$2,200$2,200
ADN Healthcare$2,165$2,583
Refined Medical Staffing$2,131$2,131

Last updated on May 15, 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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