📊 2026 Data

How Much Do Travel Therapists Actually Make?

Real salary data by discipline, setting, and state. See how travel therapy pay compares to permanent positions.

Average Weekly Pay by Discipline

Includes taxable hourly + tax-free stipends. Based on 13-week contracts in 2026.

DisciplineLowAverageHighTop 10%
Physical Therapist$1,900$2,400$2,900$3,200+
Occupational Therapist$1,800$2,300$2,800$3,100+
Speech Pathologist$1,900$2,500$3,100$3,400+
PT Assistant$1,300$1,700$2,100$2,400+
Certified OTA$1,200$1,600$2,000$2,300+

Why Travelers Earn More

The same PT with the same experience, same hours — drastically different take-home.

Travel Therapist

$2,400

per week average

Includes tax-free stipends worth $15k–$25k/year. Higher hourly rates due to temporary nature and demand.

Permanent Therapist

$1,500

per week average

Fully taxable salary. Benefits included but often offset by lower total compensation.

Top Paying States for Travel Therapy

Average weekly pay by state (PT, Hospital setting). View all 50 states →

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