Average Travel Therapist Salary

$1,899/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Tennessee is $1,899 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,149.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 890 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,899/week

Tennessee

13% lower than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Only Crossville, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Therapists, averaging $2,205 per week. Crossville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,480. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Therapists is $1,899 per week — Crossville, Tennessee pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Crossville, Tennessee$2,205$2,480
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Tennessee?

Occupational Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Tennessee, averaging $2,119 per week, followed by Speech Language Pathologist ($2,038) and Physical Therapist ($1,934). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,791. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Therapists is $1,899 per week — Occupational Therapist earns 12% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Occupational Therapist$2,119$2,400
Speech Language Pathologist$2,038$2,546
Physical Therapist$1,934$2,791
Physical Therapy Assistant$1,621$2,117
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant$1,443$1,970
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,211 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,140) and Illinois ($2,122). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,634. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Therapists is $1,899 per week — Louisiana pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisiana$2,211$2,866
Kentucky$2,140$3,329
Illinois$2,122$3,634
Missouri$2,103$3,070
Oklahoma$2,079$3,006
Mississippi$2,015$3,000
Georgia$2,007$3,073
Alabama$1,947$3,051
Arkansas$1,815$2,914
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Tennessee?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $5,200 per week, followed by Alliance Medical Staffing ($4,700) and Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,662). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Therapists is $1,899 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 174% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$5,200$5,200
Alliance Medical Staffing$4,700$4,700
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,662$2,662
Towne U.S. LLC$2,537$2,537
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,511$2,511
Elite Medical Staffing$2,400$2,400
Trinity Staffing Group$2,366$2,366
Advantis Medical$2,354$2,354
The Good Life MedStaff$2,321$2,321
Vibra Travels$2,270$2,336

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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