Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,895/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Santa Cruz, CA is $1,895 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $1,754.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,895/week

Santa Cruz, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$1,754/week

California

22% lower than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Los Gatos, California

$2,009/week

This is 13% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,274.

Santa Clara, California

$2,159/week

This is 5% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,274.

Monterey, California

$2,147/week

This is 6% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,274.

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

Fort Bragg, California pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,432 per week, followed by Irvine, California ($2,200) and Belmont, California ($2,150). Fort Bragg, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,705. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,895 per week — Fort Bragg, California pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Bragg, California$2,432$2,705
Irvine, California$2,200$2,352
Belmont, California$2,150$2,150
Campbell, California$2,150$2,150
Petaluma, California$2,054$2,341
Walnut Creek, California$2,052$2,100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Santa Cruz?

Medlivo Therapy pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,100 per week, followed by Synergy Medical Staffing ($2,026) and Critical Connection, inc ($1,984). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,895 per week — Medlivo Therapy pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo Therapy$2,100$2,100
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,026$2,026
Critical Connection, inc$1,984$1,984
Advantis Medical$1,944$1,944
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,900$1,900
Aequor Allied$1,838$1,838
Jackson Therapy Partners$1,528$1,528
Cross Country Allied$1,500$1,500

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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