Travel Therapist Salary Guide: California

Q: What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in California?

The highest paying specialty in California is Psychologist. Travel roles are currently paying $5,342/wk which is 69% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,800/wk, Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,787/wk and Pediatric Occupational Therapist with average pay of $2,697/wk.

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$1,642/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in California is $1,642 per week. This is 37% lower than the US average of $2,255.

Last updated on February 13, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,642/week

California

37% lower than the US average.

$2,255/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Therapists?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Elk Grove, California	$3,768	$3,768
Palo Alto, California	$3,518	$3,518
Quincy, California	$3,506	$3,506
Visalia, California	$3,477	$3,477
Stanford, California	$3,342	$3,342

What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in California?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Psychologist	$5,342	$6,200
Speech Language Pathologist	$2,787	$3,768
Pediatric Occupational Therapist	$2,697	$2,837
Recreation/Recreational Therapist	$2,695	$2,695
Mental Health	$2,686	$2,686
Physical Therapist	$2,430	$3,506
Occupational Therapist	$2,342	$2,808
Rehabilitation Therapist	$2,238	$2,238
Physical Therapy Assistant	$1,642	$1,642

How does the pay for Travel Therapists in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,286	$2,286
Washington	$2,182	$2,920
Nevada	$2,088	$2,445
New Mexico	$2,010	$2,382
Utah	$1,944	$1,944
Wyoming	$1,942	$2,308
Arizona	$1,923	$2,510
Montana	$1,923	$2,815
Colorado	$1,915	$1,965
Idaho	$1,795	$2,092

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in California?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Allied	$7,500	$7,500
Nightingale's List	$3,693	$6,200
LRS Healthcare - Allied	$3,400	$3,400
ProLink Allied	$3,100	$3,100
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy	$3,052	$3,052
Bestica	$3,033	$3,033
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel	$2,988	$2,988
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,952	$3,852
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)	$2,926	$2,926
Stability Healthcare	$2,916	$2,916