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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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.

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