Travel Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Therapist Salary
$2,094/week
The average salary for a Travel Therapist in North Carolina is $2,094 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,149.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,691 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,094/week
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$2,149/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Therapists?
Cherokee, North Carolina pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,000 per week, followed by Washington, North Carolina ($2,520) and Mount Airy, North Carolina ($2,449). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Therapists is $2,094 per week — Cherokee, North Carolina pays 43% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, North Carolina | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Washington, North Carolina | $2,520 | $2,927 |
| Mount Airy, North Carolina | $2,449 | $2,627 |
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in North Carolina?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in North Carolina, averaging $2,180 per week, followed by Occupational Therapist ($2,171) and Physical Therapist ($2,158). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,052. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Therapists is $2,094 per week — Speech Language Pathologist earns 4% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $2,180 | $2,817 |
| Occupational Therapist | $2,171 | $2,627 |
| Physical Therapist | $2,158 | $3,052 |
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,250 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,140) and Delaware ($2,134). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,046. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Therapists is $2,094 per week — West Virginia pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,250 | $3,008 |
| Kentucky | $2,140 | $3,329 |
| Delaware | $2,134 | $3,160 |
| Virginia | $2,070 | $3,618 |
| South Carolina | $2,051 | $3,144 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,043 | $4,046 |
| District of Columbia | $1,993 | $2,849 |
| Maryland | $1,984 | $3,525 |
| Tennessee | $1,899 | $2,791 |
| New Jersey | $1,862 | $3,014 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
AB Staffing Solutions pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,280 per week, followed by HonorVet Technologies ($2,800) and GQR Healthcare ($2,677). AB Staffing Solutions also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,640. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Therapists is $2,094 per week — AB Staffing Solutions pays 57% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AB Staffing Solutions | $3,280 | $3,640 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| GQR Healthcare | $2,677 | $2,677 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied | $2,632 | $2,732 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,631 | $2,674 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,497 | $2,927 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,490 | $3,052 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,489 | $2,736 |
| TravSource | $2,477 | $2,487 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
- Kinston, North Carolina
- UNC Lenoir Health Care
- Critical Connection, inc and 15 others
UP TO $2,877/wk
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
- Kinston, North Carolina
- UNC Lenoir Health Care
- Critical Connection, inc and 15 others
UP TO $2,877/wk
PT Inpatient Rehab
- Pinehurst, North Carolina
- FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
- Triage Staffing and 9 others
UP TO $2,747/wk
Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
- Pinehurst, North Carolina
- FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
- Critical Connection, inc and 3 others
UP TO $2,736/wk
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
- Mount Airy, North Carolina
- Northern Hospital of Surry County
- Triage Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $2,627/wk
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