Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Therapist Salary
$2,216/week
The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Louisiana is $2,216 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,157.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 307 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Therapist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,216/week
Louisiana
3% higher than the US average.
$2,157/week
United States
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Therapists?
Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,594 per week, followed by Bossier City, Louisiana ($2,531) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,432). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,250. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Therapists is $2,216 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $2,594 | $3,250 |
| Bossier City, Louisiana | $2,531 | $2,787 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,432 | $2,851 |
| Deridder, Louisiana | $2,209 | $2,307 |
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Louisiana?
Pediatric Physical Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Louisiana, averaging $2,563 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,299) and Speech Language Pathologist ($2,267). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,299. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Therapists is $2,216 per week — Pediatric Physical Therapist earns 16% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Physical Therapist | $2,563 | $2,851 |
| Physical Therapist | $2,299 | $3,299 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $2,267 | $2,682 |
| Occupational Therapist | $2,069 | $2,329 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $1,644 | $1,796 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $1,626 | $1,978 |
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,216 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,197) and Oklahoma ($2,128). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Therapists is $2,216 per week, roughly in line with Missouri.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,216 | $3,967 |
| Illinois | $2,197 | $3,523 |
| Oklahoma | $2,128 | $3,350 |
| Kentucky | $2,075 | $3,307 |
| Kansas | $2,063 | $3,287 |
| Mississippi | $2,060 | $3,000 |
| Texas | $1,986 | $3,080 |
| Alabama | $1,974 | $2,810 |
| Tennessee | $1,945 | $3,330 |
| Arkansas | $1,942 | $2,881 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Louisiana?
Curam Staffing pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,163 per week, followed by Zack Group ($3,067) and Towne U.S. LLC ($2,985). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,250. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Therapists is $2,216 per week — Curam Staffing pays 43% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Curam Staffing | $3,163 | $3,163 |
| Zack Group | $3,067 | $3,067 |
| Towne U.S. LLC | $2,985 | $2,985 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,950 | $3,250 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,945 | $3,230 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,733 | $3,173 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,686 | $2,842 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,678 | $3,249 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,667 | $2,840 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,594 | $2,594 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Therapist Jobs
Pediatric Physical Therapist
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Children's Hospital
- Triage Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,851/wk
Physical Therapist
- Houma, Louisiana
- The Oaks of Houma
- Host Healthcare and 6 others
UP TO $2,257/wk
Occupational Therapist
- Zachary, Louisiana
- HRSR12
- Aequor Allied and 11 others
UP TO $2,300/wk
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho
- Galliano, Louisiana
- Physiofit-Galliano
- Host Healthcare and 6 others
UP TO $2,087/wk
Travel Physical Therapist
- Shreveport, LA
- ADN Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,250/week
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