Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,569/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant is $1,569 per week. This is 38% lower than the therapy US average of $2,159.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 8,527 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant compared to Therapist National Averages

$1,569/week

38% lower than the therapy US average.

$2,159/week

United States

Where do Travel Physical Therapy Assistants get paid the most?

Hawaii pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,812 per week, followed by Alaska ($1,812) and North Dakota ($1,761). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,025. For comparison, the national average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,569 per week — Hawaii pays 16% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hawaii$1,812$2,313
Alaska$1,812$2,663
North Dakota$1,761$2,360
California$1,744$2,701
Colorado$1,722$2,278
Washington$1,690$2,920
New Hampshire$1,679$2,940
Louisiana$1,667$2,332
Oregon$1,631$2,213
West Virginia$1,617$1,980
New Mexico$1,614$2,150
Montana$1,609$2,801
Wyoming$1,600$1,957
Arizona$1,588$2,107
Georgia$1,581$2,065
Oklahoma$1,577$2,487
North Carolina$1,561$2,046
Ohio$1,558$1,989
Missouri$1,558$3,025
Kansas$1,558$2,022
What cities pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

Reading, Pennsylvania pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,362 per week, followed by Gloucester, Massachusetts ($2,210) and Gig Harbor, Washington ($2,206). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,583. For comparison, the national average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,569 per week — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 51% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reading, Pennsylvania$2,362$2,362
Gloucester, Massachusetts$2,210$2,210
Gig Harbor, Washington$2,206$2,206
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Campbell, California$2,150$2,150
Los Gatos, California$2,150$2,150
Milpitas, California$2,132$2,345
San Jose, California$2,122$2,583
Needham, Massachusetts$2,081$2,502
Berkeley, California$2,061$2,061
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?

HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,682 per week, followed by AB Staffing Solutions ($2,497) and Staffmax Healthcare ($2,453). AB Staffing Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,366. For comparison, the national average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,569 per week — HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays 71% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,682$2,701
AB Staffing Solutions$2,497$3,366
Staffmax Healthcare$2,453$2,879
Infojini Healthcare - Allied$2,423$2,424
MedSource LLC$2,326$2,326
Stability Healthcare$2,307$2,307
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,165$2,203
Voca Healthcare$2,109$2,583
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,086$2,086
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,048$2,544

Last updated on November 13, 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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