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 Skilled Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $1,561/wk which is 13% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Home Health with average pay of $1,520/wk, Long Term Care with average pay of $1,355/wk and LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,346/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,360/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,360 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $1,349.

Last updated on May 29, 2026. Based on 15 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

$1,360/week

Des Moines, IA

4% lower than the US average.

$1,349/week

Iowa

5% lower than the US average.

$1,421/week

United States

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

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Waterloo, Iowa

$1,518/week

This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,360.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$1,238/week

This is 10% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,360.

Iowa City, Iowa

$1,206/week

This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $1,360.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,360	$1,590

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Blu Medstaff	$1,738	$1,915
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,500
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,489	$1,590
CoreMedical Group	$1,165	$1,280

Last updated on May 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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