Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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

The highest paying specialty in Ames is Med Surg. Travel roles are currently paying $2,416/wk which is 46% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Ames include Psychiatric with average pay of $1,600/wk, Long Term Care with average pay of $1,381/wk and LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,381/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,299/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,299 per week. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $1,379.

Last updated on April 24, 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

$1,299/week

Ames, IA

9% lower than the US average.

$1,379/week

Iowa

3% lower than the US average.

$1,421/week

United States

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

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Indianola, Iowa

$1,180/week

This is 10% lower than the Ames average of $1,299.

Omaha, Nebraska

$1,749/week

This is 26% higher than the Ames average of $1,299.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$1,264/week

This is 3% lower than the Ames average of $1,299.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,299	$1,459

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,459	$1,459
Core Medical Group	$1,140	$1,140

Last updated on April 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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