Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,130/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Merced, CA is $2,130 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $2,344.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,130/week

Merced, CA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,344/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Modesto, California

$2,378/week

This is 10% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

Fresno, California

$2,320/week

This is 8% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

Stockton, California

$2,328/week

This is 8% higher than the Merced average of $2,130.

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

Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Merced, CA, averaging $2,604 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,298) and Occupational Therapist ($2,130). Speech Language Pathologist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,398. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,130 per week — Speech Language Pathologist earns 22% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Speech Language Pathologist$2,604$3,398
Physical Therapist$2,298$3,220
Occupational Therapist$2,130$3,111
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,796$2,003
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant$1,477$1,978
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Merced?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pay Travel Therapists the most, both averaging $3,200 per week, ahead of ADN Healthcare ($2,912). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,220. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,130 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pay 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,200$3,200
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,200$3,200
ADN Healthcare$2,912$3,220
CompHealth Inc.$2,800$2,800
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,720$2,720
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,666$2,733
Critical Connection, inc$2,453$2,453
Voca Healthcare$2,427$2,427
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,396$2,396
Aequor Allied$2,376$2,479

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

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