Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,277/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,277 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,345.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,277/week

Santa Cruz, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,345/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Watsonville, California

$2,144/week

This is 6% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

San Jose, California

$2,439/week

This is 7% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

Santa Clara, California

$2,110/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,277.

What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Santa Cruz?

Occupational Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Santa Cruz, CA, averaging $2,406 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,303) and Physical Therapy Assistant ($1,909). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,886. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,277 per week — Occupational Therapist earns 6% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Occupational Therapist$2,406$2,800
Physical Therapist$2,303$2,886
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,909$2,100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Santa Cruz?

CompHealth Inc. pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by The Good Life MedStaff ($2,665) and Ascentia Staffing ($2,606). Ascentia Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,886. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,277 per week — CompHealth Inc. pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CompHealth Inc.$2,800$2,800
The Good Life MedStaff$2,665$2,665
Ascentia Staffing$2,606$2,886
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,601$2,601
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,593$2,593
Medlivo Therapy$2,587$2,820
FlexCare Allied$2,567$2,567
Scout Therapy Staffing LLC$2,400$2,400
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,378$2,528
Voca Healthcare$2,371$2,371

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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