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 Med Surg. Travel roles are currently paying $1,740/wk which is 21% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Iowa include Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,637/wk, Behavioral Health with average pay of $1,512/wk and Pediatrics with average pay of $1,485/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,373/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa is $1,373 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $1,458.

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on 230 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$1,373/week

Iowa

6% lower than the US average.

$1,458/week

United States

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Ankeny, Iowa	$1,939	$1,950

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Skilled Nursing	$1,637	$1,637
LPN / LVN	$1,373	$1,950

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
South Dakota	$1,588	$2,168
Wisconsin	$1,558	$2,387
Kansas	$1,553	$2,136
Minnesota	$1,487	$2,166
Nebraska	$1,486	$2,286
Michigan	$1,477	$2,230
Illinois	$1,423	$1,966
Missouri	$1,351	$2,050

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
Genie Healthcare	$1,810	$1,920
LanceSoft	$1,652	$1,806
IDR Healthcare	$1,609	$1,708
OneStaff Medical	$1,606	$1,606
SkyBridge Healthcare Skilled Nursing	$1,598	$1,750
Medical Solutions LTC	$1,571	$1,571
Prime Time Healthcare LTC	$1,566	$1,566
Rang Healthcare	$1,530	$1,637
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,500	$1,600

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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