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 Home Health. Travel roles are currently paying $2,001/wk which is 30% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Clinic with average pay of $1,682/wk, Hospice with average pay of $1,672/wk and Ambulatory Care with average pay of $1,476/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,403/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,403 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $1,349.

Last updated on September 5, 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

$1,403/week

Des Moines, IA

4% lower than the US average.

$1,349/week

Iowa

8% lower than the US average.

$1,456/week

United States

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

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Kansas City, Missouri

$1,684/week

This is 17% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,403.

Columbia, Missouri

$1,500/week

This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,403.

Springfield, Missouri

$1,446/week

This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,403.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,314	$2,001

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support	$2,001	$2,001
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,672	$1,672
CoreMedical Group	$970	$970

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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