Travel Allied Health Pay in 2026
Travel contracts aren't just for RNs. Respiratory therapists, imaging techs, surgical techs, and therapists take the same 13-week contracts with the same pay structure — a taxable hourly rate plus tax-free stipends capped by GSA per diem rates. The stipend math on this site works identically for every profession below.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · allied travel pay estimates, FY2026 GSA rates
Respiratory Therapist
High demand$2,150/wk avg
$1,800–$3,600/wk range · RRT/CRT
Travel respiratory therapists manage ventilators, administer breathing treatments, and respond to codes in ICUs, ERs, and NICUs. Demand spikes every respiratory season.
Full RT salary guide →Radiology Tech
High demand$2,080/wk avg
$1,700–$3,200/wk range · ARRT
X-ray, CT, and interventional radiology techs. CT and IR carry the premiums.
Surgical Tech
High demand$1,800/wk avg
$1,500–$2,800/wk range · CST
OR scrub techs. CVOR and neuro service lines pay above baseline.
Physical Therapist
Moderate demand$2,200/wk avg
$1,900–$2,900/wk range · DPT
Inpatient acute, SNF, and home health settings; PT Compact speeds licensing in 30+ states.
The Stipend Math Is Profession-Agnostic
GSA per diem ceilings, tax home rules, and the taxable-vs-stipend split don't care about your credential — an RT and an RN on contract in the same city have the same stipend ceiling and the same tax rules. Every tool on this site works for allied travelers: