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TRAVEL PT PAY GUIDE · UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2026

What travel physical therapists make in 2026

Three numbers that get confused for each other: the advertised weekly package on a listing, the median across an agency’s contracts, and the BLS annual wage. Here they are side by side, dated and sourced, so you can compare offers on the parts that matter.

Current listings
799
Median weekly package
$2,109
Range
$1,117 to $3,466
Advertised median
$2,109/wk
BLS median wage
$102,760/yr

Advertised weekly packages by state

Median of current listings on this board, checked October 27, 2026. States with fewer than two roles are not ranked.

StateRolesMedianLowHigh
Alaska9$3,009$2,327$3,238
Minnesota7$2,812$1,970$2,938
Nebraska6$2,671$2,487$3,339
New Mexico10$2,661$1,914$2,819
Vermont2$2,563$2,563$2,563
Louisiana9$2,550$1,689$2,963
North Dakota4$2,541$2,258$2,878
Nevada11$2,533$2,158$2,721
Wisconsin18$2,493$1,117$2,925
Montana12$2,469$2,023$2,833
Missouri19$2,375$1,901$3,466
Massachusetts43$2,336$2,024$2,946
New York4$2,330$2,084$2,686
New Hampshire10$2,327$1,753$3,049
District of Columbia3$2,320$2,320$2,320
Oregon28$2,300$2,008$2,700
California85$2,294$1,581$3,154
Michigan11$2,288$1,926$2,870
Iowa4$2,276$2,114$2,542
Illinois29$2,234$1,695$2,835
Washington41$2,213$1,845$2,821
Delaware4$2,170$2,105$2,234
Arizona21$2,159$1,901$2,813
Kansas14$2,126$1,838$2,821
South Carolina14$2,126$1,874$2,618
Rhode Island4$2,125$2,091$2,721
Indiana13$2,106$1,898$2,430
Wyoming2$2,098$1,670$2,526
South Dakota3$2,094$2,078$2,563
Maine7$2,089$2,024$2,812
Ohio17$2,078$1,323$2,833
Maryland22$2,071$1,695$2,533
Connecticut6$2,058$1,771$2,721
Colorado37$2,051$1,849$2,578
Texas35$2,035$1,892$2,268
Virginia32$2,024$1,818$2,732
Pennsylvania18$2,024$1,901$2,528
Georgia63$2,008$1,802$2,618
Alabama10$1,976$1,773$2,252
Mississippi3$1,970$1,901$2,158
Kentucky14$1,963$1,901$2,285
North Carolina15$1,948$1,845$2,472
Oklahoma12$1,915$1,519$2,963
New Jersey12$1,901$1,819$2,544
Tennessee24$1,901$1,695$2,078
Florida26$1,845$1,671$2,580
West Virginia3$1,819$1,819$2,570

Advertised weekly packages by care setting

SettingRolesMedianLowHigh
Pediatrics2$2,777$2,544$3,009
Mixed care settings18$2,689$2,539$3,238
Home Health42$2,580$1,323$2,925
Acute Care26$2,474$1,802$3,466
Skilled nursing facility246$2,182$1,117$3,466
Outpatient445$2,051$1,747$3,210

Advertised weekly packages on the EQ board: median by state and setting

Median of the advertised weekly packages on live roles from our partners’ own listings, checked daily. A package is not take-home pay and is confirmed by the recruiter. Source: Advertised weekly packages on the EQ board, data for October 27, 2026.

SegmentMedian weeklyContracts
MO (state)$2,37519
NE (state)$2,6716
AK (state)$3,0099
CA (state)$2,29485
NH (state)$2,32710
OK (state)$1,91512
LA (state)$2,5509
MA (state)$2,33643
MN (state)$2,8127
WI (state)$2,49318
ND (state)$2,5414
MI (state)$2,28811
IL (state)$2,23429
OH (state)$2,07817
MT (state)$2,46912
KS (state)$2,12614
WA (state)$2,21341
NM (state)$2,66110
AZ (state)$2,15921
ME (state)$2,0897
VA (state)$2,02432
RI (state)$2,1254
CT (state)$2,0586
NV (state)$2,53311
OR (state)$2,30028
NY (state)$2,3304
GA (state)$2,00863
SC (state)$2,12614
FL (state)$1,84526
CO (state)$2,05137
WV (state)$1,8193
SD (state)$2,0943
NJ (state)$1,90112
IA (state)$2,2764
MD (state)$2,07122
PA (state)$2,02418
TX (state)$2,03535
TN (state)$1,90124
KY (state)$1,96314
DE (state)$2,1704

Annual benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median $102,760 per year, data for May 2025. National occupational wage survey across PT settings. Historical wage benchmark, not a current permanent-job offer, travel package or take-home pay. Verified from the published BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook; automated retrieval may be unavailable. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Questions travel PTs ask about pay

How much do travel physical therapists make per week in 2026?

Across 799 travel PT listings checked October 27, 2026, advertised weekly packages range from $1,117 to $3,466, with a median of $2,109. For comparison, Advertised weekly packages on the EQ board reports a median of $2,109 per week across 799 contracts as of October 27, 2026. A weekly package usually combines taxable hourly pay with housing and meal stipends, so it is not take-home pay.

Which states pay travel PTs the most right now?

By median advertised weekly package in current listings: Alaska $3,009 (9 roles), Minnesota $2,812 (7 roles), Nebraska $2,671 (6 roles), New Mexico $2,661 (10 roles), Vermont $2,563 (2 roles). Small samples move quickly, so treat single-digit role counts as a snapshot, not a trend.

Which care settings pay the most for travel PTs?

Pediatrics $2,777 median across 2 roles; Mixed care settings $2,689 median across 18 roles; Home Health $2,580 median across 42 roles; Acute Care $2,474 median across 26 roles; Skilled nursing facility $2,182 median across 246 roles; Outpatient $2,051 median across 445 roles.

How does a travel PT weekly package compare with a staff PT salary?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $102,760 for physical therapists (data for May 2025), roughly $1,976 per week before benefits. Travel packages look higher because they bundle tax-free stipends and exclude paid time off and benefits; compare the taxable base, stipend eligibility, hours and benefits, not the headline number.

What is a tax-free stipend and who qualifies?

Housing and meal stipends are paid untaxed only when you maintain a qualifying tax home and duplicate expenses while on assignment. Without a tax home the stipend is taxable income. Confirm your situation with a tax professional before accepting a package built on stipends.

Does EQ guarantee these pay figures?

No. Every figure here is an advertised package from a recruiting partner or a published benchmark with its date and source shown. Availability, hours, the taxable and stipend split and benefits are confirmed with a recruiter before any offer.

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