Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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

The highest paying specialty in Iowa is Psychiatric. Travel roles are currently paying $1,720/wk which is 22% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Iowa include Med Surg with average pay of $1,609/wk, Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,606/wk and Behavioral Health with average pay of $1,478/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,341/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa is $1,341 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $1,456.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 182 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$1,341/week

Iowa

9% lower than the US average.

$1,456/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Decorah, Iowa	$1,545	$1,800

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Skilled Nursing	$1,606	$1,606
LPN / LVN	$1,324	$1,846

How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wisconsin	$1,555	$2,136
Nebraska	$1,533	$2,143
South Dakota	$1,522	$2,200
Michigan	$1,508	$2,302
Kansas	$1,454	$1,910
Minnesota	$1,430	$2,100
Illinois	$1,414	$1,770
Missouri	$1,396	$1,880

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Iowa?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Trinity Staffing Group	$1,846	$1,846
OneStaff Medical	$1,606	$1,606
LanceSoft	$1,587	$1,800
The Good Life MedStaff	$1,579	$1,579
GLC On-The-Go	$1,570	$1,805
Genie Healthcare	$1,569	$2,047
Prime Time Healthcare LTC	$1,566	$1,566
Medical Solutions LTC	$1,536	$1,571
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,600
Medical Solutions	$1,495	$1,571

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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