Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,824/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,824 per week. This is 20% higher than the Iowa average of $1,466.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 1 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

$1,824/week

Des Moines, IA

18% higher than the US average.

$1,466/week

Iowa

3% lower than the US average.

$1,503/week

United States

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

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Columbia, Missouri

$1,509/week

This is 21% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,824.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$1,470/week

This is 24% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,824.

Madison, Wisconsin

$1,398/week

This is 31% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,824.

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

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Des Moines, IA, averaging $1,420 per week. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,824 per week — LPN / LVN earns 22% less.

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,420	$1,420

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

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,824 per week, followed by CoreMedical Group ($1,420). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,824 per week, roughly in line with GrapeTree Medical Staffing.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,824	$1,824
CoreMedical Group	$1,420	$1,420

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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