Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,347/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in California is $2,347 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,145.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 9,462 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,347/week

California

9% higher than the US average.

$2,145/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Clovis, California pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,680 per week, followed by Ojai, California ($3,459) and Santa Ana, California ($3,444). Quincy, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the California average for Travel Therapists is $2,347 per week — Clovis, California pays 57% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Clovis, California$3,680$3,680
Ojai, California$3,459$3,459
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
Stanford, California$3,410$3,410
Quincy, California$3,347$3,700
Simi Valley, California$3,292$3,292
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in California?

Psychologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in California, averaging $5,163 per week, followed by Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist ($2,956) and Pediatric Physical Therapist ($2,720). Psychologist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,674. For comparison, the California average for Travel Therapists is $2,347 per week — Psychologist earns 120% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Psychologist$5,163$5,674
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist$2,956$3,859
Pediatric Physical Therapist$2,720$3,406
Pediatric Occupational Therapist$2,616$3,188
Recreation/Recreational Therapist$2,563$2,703
Speech Language Pathologist$2,529$4,022
Clinical Fellowship Year$2,516$2,991
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in California compare to nearby states?

Idaho pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,349 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,342) and Washington ($2,291). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the California average for Travel Therapists is $2,347 per week, roughly in line with Idaho.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Idaho$2,349$3,160
Nevada$2,342$2,966
Washington$2,291$3,475
Montana$2,267$3,746
Utah$2,245$2,655
Arizona$2,238$4,800
Michigan$2,162$3,628
Colorado$2,150$3,396
Oregon$2,132$3,240
Wyoming$2,119$3,416
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in California?

Health Advocates Network - Allied pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $4,830 per week, followed by Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,752) and Nightingale's List ($3,217). Nightingale's List has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,320. For comparison, the California average for Travel Therapists is $2,347 per week — Health Advocates Network - Allied pays 106% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Allied$4,830$4,830
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,752$3,799
Nightingale's List$3,217$5,320
AB Staffing Solutions$3,212$4,640
TLC Nursing$3,206$3,206
Della Infotech Inc$3,200$3,200
MedSource LLC$3,188$3,188
Pioneer Healthcare Services$3,185$3,559
SambaTraveler$3,141$3,141
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$3,122$3,322

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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