Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

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

The highest paying specialty in Des Moines is LTAC - Long Term Acute Care. Travel roles are currently paying $2,062/wk which is 32% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Clinic with average pay of $1,233/wk, Home Health with average pay of $1,230/wk and LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,209/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,400/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,400 per week. This is 14% higher than the Iowa average of $1,209.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,400/week

Des Moines, IA

14% lower than the US average.

$1,209/week

Iowa

32% lower than the US average.

$1,593/week

United States

How Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Boone, Iowa

$1,558/week

This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,400.

Grinnell, Iowa

--/week

Omaha, Nebraska

$1,697/week

This is 18% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,400.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,400	$1,400

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,400	$1,400

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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