Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,917/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Ankeny, IA is $1,917 per week. This is 27% higher than the Iowa average of $1,409.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,917/week

Ankeny, IA

22% 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 Ankeny Compare to Other Cities

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Boone, Iowa

$1,563/week

This is 23% lower than the Ankeny average of $1,917.

Omaha, Nebraska

$1,736/week

This is 10% lower than the Ankeny average of $1,917.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

$1,882/week

This is 2% lower than the Ankeny average of $1,917.

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

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Ankeny, IA, averaging $1,917 per week. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,027. For comparison, the Ankeny, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,917 per week, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN$1,917$2,027
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Ankeny?

Genie Healthcare pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $2,027 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,025) and CoreMedical Group ($1,590). For comparison, the Ankeny, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,917 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$2,027$2,027
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,025$2,025
CoreMedical Group$1,590$1,590

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

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