How much do travel therapists actually take home?
Not the Instagram number, the real number after taxes, housing, and hidden costs.

In this episode, we break down exactly how travel therapy pay works and what new PTs, OTs, and SLPs should realistically expect their take-home pay to be on a travel contract.

We cover:

• How travel therapy pay is structured (taxed hourly vs untaxed stipends)
• Typical weekly take-home pay ranges (low, average, and high)
• Why “$3,000/week” doesn’t mean what you think it means
• Travel therapy pay vs staff job pay (real comparison)
• Student loan considerations for travelers
• Hidden costs that eat into your take-home pay (housing, deposits, travel days, benefits gaps)

This episode is about clarity, not hype. If you’re a new grad thinking about travel therapy or wondering if it’s actually worth it financially, this will help you make a smarter decision before signing your first contract.

🎙 Topics discussed:

• Travel therapy pay explained
• Take-home pay vs gross pay
• Taxed vs untaxed stipends
• Travel therapy for new grads
• PT, OT, and SLP travel contracts
• Budgeting on travel assignments

📌 This episode is for educational purposes only. Tax and student loan rules vary, always consult a qualified professional for personal advice.

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