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 Correctional. Travel roles are currently paying $1,750/wk which is 7% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Long Term Care with average pay of $1,434/wk, LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,379/wk and Home Health with average pay of $912/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,620/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,620 per week. This is 14% higher than the Iowa average of $1,395.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on 5 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

$1,620/week

Des Moines, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$1,395/week

Iowa

6% lower than the US average.

$1,483/week

United States

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

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Omaha, Nebraska

$1,413/week

This is 15% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,620.

West Burlington, Iowa

$1,190/week

This is 36% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,620.

Davenport, Iowa

$1,356/week

This is 19% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,620.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,620	$2,130

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Blu Medstaff	$2,130	$2,130
Healthcare Support	$1,887	$1,887
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,590	$1,590
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,500
CoreMedical Group	$1,280	$1,280

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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