Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,263/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Santa Maria, CA is $2,263 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,345.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,263/week

Santa Maria, CA

5% 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 Maria Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,410/week

This is 6% higher than the Santa Maria average of $2,263.

Fresno, California

$2,367/week

This is 4% higher than the Santa Maria average of $2,263.

Salinas, California

$2,225/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,263.

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

Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Santa Maria, CA, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by Occupational Therapist ($2,403) and Physical Therapist ($2,339). Occupational Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,263 per week — Speech Language Pathologist earns 8% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Speech Language Pathologist$2,453$2,700
Occupational Therapist$2,403$2,800
Physical Therapist$2,339$2,800
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,835$2,006
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Santa Maria?

Pioneer Healthcare Services pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,401 per week, followed by CompHealth Inc. ($2,750) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($2,640). Pioneer Healthcare Services also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,559. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Therapists is $2,263 per week — Pioneer Healthcare Services pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pioneer Healthcare Services$3,401$3,559
CompHealth Inc.$2,750$2,800
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,640$2,640
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,599$2,599
Slate Healthcare$2,591$2,591
Medical Talent$2,590$2,590
American Traveler$2,541$2,541
Towne U.S. LLC$2,501$2,501
HCS 247$2,499$2,499
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,484$2,484

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

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