Average Travel Therapist Salary

$1,862/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in New Jersey is $1,862 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,149.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 2,156 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$1,862/week

New Jersey

15% lower than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Jersey City, New Jersey pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,700 per week, followed by Summit, New Jersey ($2,660) and Cherry Hill, New Jersey ($2,580). Morristown, New Jersey has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,900. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Therapists is $1,862 per week — Jersey City, New Jersey pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jersey City, New Jersey$2,700$2,700
Summit, New Jersey$2,660$2,660
Cherry Hill, New Jersey$2,580$2,580
Morristown, New Jersey$2,545$2,900
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in New Jersey?

Physical Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in New Jersey, averaging $2,105 per week, followed by Occupational Therapist ($1,968) and Speech Language Pathologist ($1,967). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Therapists is $1,862 per week — Physical Therapist earns 13% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist$2,105$3,014
Occupational Therapist$1,968$2,668
Speech Language Pathologist$1,967$2,500
Rehabilitation Therapist$1,737$2,117
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant$1,476$2,218
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,396$2,027
Occupational Therapist Assistant$952$1,700
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,393 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,193) and Delaware ($2,134). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,046. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Therapists is $1,862 per week — Vermont pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,393$3,160
Massachusetts$2,193$3,534
Delaware$2,134$3,160
Virginia$2,070$3,618
Rhode Island$2,068$2,623
Connecticut$2,059$3,168
Pennsylvania$2,043$4,046
New York$2,002$3,401
District of Columbia$1,993$2,849
Maryland$1,984$3,525
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in New Jersey?

Medworks Staffing pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,825 per week, followed by MetaSense, Inc. ($2,730) and PRN Healthcare ($2,716). Medworks Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,900. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Therapists is $1,862 per week — Medworks Staffing pays 52% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medworks Staffing$2,825$2,900
MetaSense, Inc.$2,730$2,730
PRN Healthcare$2,716$2,716
SambaTraveler$2,641$2,641
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,634$2,634
Care Team Solutions$2,631$2,631
ADN Healthcare$2,630$2,630
Staffmax Healthcare$2,611$2,611
Healthcare Support$2,610$2,736
HonorVet Technologies$2,556$2,556

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

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