Average Travel Therapist Salary

$1,815/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Arkansas is $1,815 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,149.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 418 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,815/week

Arkansas

18% lower than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Hot Springs, Arkansas pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,464 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($2,462). Hot Springs, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,914. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Therapists is $1,815 per week — Hot Springs, Arkansas pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hot Springs, Arkansas$2,464$2,914
Fort Smith, Arkansas$2,462$2,799
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Arkansas?

Physical Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Arkansas, averaging $2,248 per week, followed by Speech Language Pathologist ($2,111) and Occupational Therapist ($2,089). Speech Language Pathologist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,914. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Therapists is $1,815 per week — Physical Therapist earns 24% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist$2,248$2,799
Speech Language Pathologist$2,111$2,914
Occupational Therapist$2,089$2,567
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,450$2,006
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant$1,409$1,602
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,211 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,140) and Illinois ($2,122). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,634. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Therapists is $1,815 per week — Louisiana pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisiana$2,211$2,866
Kentucky$2,140$3,329
Illinois$2,122$3,634
Missouri$2,103$3,070
Oklahoma$2,079$3,006
Mississippi$2,015$3,000
Alabama$1,947$3,051
Kansas$1,930$2,983
Tennessee$1,899$2,791
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Arkansas?

Curam Staffing pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,701 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,746) and Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,660). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Therapists is $1,815 per week — Curam Staffing pays 104% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Curam Staffing$3,701$3,701
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,746$2,746
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,660$2,660
Talent4Health$2,646$2,646
PRIDE Health$2,634$2,634
Scout Nurse Staffing$2,600$2,600
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,590$2,590
PRN Healthcare$2,579$2,579
Meda Health$2,566$2,566
Zack Group$2,566$2,566

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

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