Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,707/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,707 per week. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $1,503.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,707/week

Ames, IA

11% higher than the US average.

$1,503/week

Iowa

1% lower than the US average.

$1,514/week

United States

How Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Boone, Iowa

$1,468/week

This is 16% lower than the Ames average of $1,707.

Mason City, Iowa

$1,610/week

This is 6% lower than the Ames average of $1,707.

Omaha, Nebraska

$1,288/week

This is 32% lower than the Ames average of $1,707.

What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Ames?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Ames, IA, averaging $1,707 per week. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,818. For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,707 per week, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,707	$1,818

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Ames?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,818 per week, followed by GetMed Staffing, Inc. ($1,595). For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,707 per week — Vibra Travels pays 7% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels	$1,818	$1,818
GetMed Staffing, Inc.	$1,595	$1,595

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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