Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,473/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $2,473 per week. This is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,255.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,473/week

New Orleans, LA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,255/week

Louisiana

4% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Pensacola, Florida

$2,096/week

This is 18% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,473.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,479/week

This is equal to the New Orleans average

Lufkin, Texas

$2,175/week

This is 14% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,473.

What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in New Orleans?

Pediatric Physical Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in New Orleans, LA, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,394). Pediatric Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,836. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Therapists is $2,473 per week — Pediatric Physical Therapist earns 2% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pediatric Physical Therapist$2,520$2,836
Physical Therapist$2,394$2,617
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in New Orleans?

Critical Connection, inc pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,836 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,617) and Trustaff Allied ($2,600). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Therapists is $2,473 per week — Critical Connection, inc pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Critical Connection, inc$2,836$2,836
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,617$2,617
Trustaff Allied$2,600$2,600
Aequor Allied$2,580$2,580
Anders Group$2,545$2,545
TotalMed Allied$2,520$2,520
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,516$2,516
TRS Healthcare$2,499$2,499
Fusion Medical Staffing-Therapy$2,380$2,380
Triage Staffing$2,364$2,364

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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