Travel Therapist Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Therapist Salary
$2,196/week
The average salary for a Travel Therapist in New Mexico is $2,196 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,149.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,305 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Therapist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$2,196/week
New Mexico
2% higher than the US average.
$2,149/week
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Therapists?
Carlsbad, New Mexico pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,778 per week, followed by Tucumcari, New Mexico ($2,611) and Ruidoso, New Mexico ($2,384). Carlsbad, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,356. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Therapists is $2,196 per week — Carlsbad, New Mexico pays 27% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | $2,778 | $3,356 |
| Tucumcari, New Mexico | $2,611 | $2,951 |
| Ruidoso, New Mexico | $2,384 | $2,987 |
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in New Mexico?
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in New Mexico, averaging $2,736 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,462) and Speech Language Pathologist ($2,339). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,656. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Therapists is $2,196 per week — Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist earns 25% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist | $2,736 | $3,027 |
| Physical Therapist | $2,462 | $3,656 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $2,339 | $3,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $2,237 | $3,060 |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | $2,200 | $2,780 |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist | $2,053 | $2,213 |
| Clinical Fellowship Year | $1,992 | $2,293 |
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Nebraska pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,421 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,338) and Utah ($2,267). Nebraska also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,626. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Therapists is $2,196 per week — Nebraska pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,421 | $3,626 |
| Nevada | $2,338 | $2,966 |
| Utah | $2,267 | $2,655 |
| Arizona | $2,236 | $3,120 |
| Colorado | $2,145 | $3,396 |
| Wyoming | $2,121 | $3,416 |
| Oklahoma | $2,079 | $3,006 |
| South Dakota | $2,011 | $3,420 |
| Texas | $2,010 | $3,056 |
| Kansas | $1,930 | $2,983 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in New Mexico?
Trusted Talent pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,400 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS ($3,355) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($3,234). AB Staffing Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,526. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Therapists is $2,196 per week — Trusted Talent pays 55% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted Talent | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $3,355 | $3,356 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $3,234 | $3,234 |
| Curam Staffing | $3,144 | $3,176 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $3,013 | $3,526 |
| Smarter Healthcare Partners | $3,005 | $3,005 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,861 | $2,861 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,861 | $3,266 |
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $2,822 | $2,822 |
| TriOptus | $2,806 | $2,806 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 24 others
UP TO $3,266/wk
Pediatric Outpatient SLP
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- FlexCare Allied and 7 others
UP TO $3,027/wk
Physical Therapist
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 19 others
UP TO $3,025/wk
Physical Therapist
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 24 others
UP TO $2,900/wk
Physical Therapist
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Powerback
- Critical Connection, inc and 17 others
UP TO $2,864/wk
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