Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,518/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,518 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $1,409.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,518/week

Ames, IA

2% higher than the US average.

$1,409/week

Iowa

6% lower than the US average.

$1,487/week

United States

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

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Omaha, Nebraska

$1,736/week

This is 13% higher than the Ames average of $1,518.

Davenport, Iowa

$1,114/week

This is 36% lower than the Ames average of $1,518.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

$1,882/week

This is 19% higher than the Ames average of $1,518.

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 $1,518 per week. For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,518 per week, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,518	$1,518

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

GetMed Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,518 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($894). For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,518 per week, roughly in line with GetMed Staffing, Inc..

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GetMed Staffing, Inc.	$1,518	$1,518
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$894	$894

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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