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 Behavioral Health. Travel roles are currently paying $1,790/wk which is 26% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Iowa include LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,319/wk, Long Term Care with average pay of $1,318/wk and Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,301/wk.

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$1,317/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa is $1,317 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $1,416.

Last updated on March 2, 2026. Based on 162 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$1,317/week

Iowa

8% lower than the US average.

$1,416/week

United States

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Decorah, Iowa	$1,686	$1,814
Mason City, Iowa	$1,502	$1,601

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,319	$2,199
Skilled Nursing	$1,301	$1,601

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wisconsin	$1,600	$2,122
Minnesota	$1,553	$2,171
South Dakota	$1,524	$2,234
Nebraska	$1,514	$2,412
Illinois	$1,492	$2,031
Kansas	$1,490	$2,000
Michigan	$1,430	$2,110
Missouri	$1,401	$1,932

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare	$1,808	$1,808
LanceSoft	$1,790	$1,814
Blu Medstaff	$1,600	$1,600
AB Staffing Solutions	$1,560	$1,560
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,517	$1,600
GetMed Staffing, Inc.	$1,420	$2,199
Uniti Med	$1,412	$1,601
GQR Healthcare	$1,318	$1,465
Assured Nursing	$1,258	$1,573
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,237	$1,530

Last updated on March 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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