Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$1,466/week
The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa is $1,466 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $1,503.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 104 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$1,466/week
Iowa
3% lower than the US average.
$1,503/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?
Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,824 per week, followed by Ankeny, Iowa ($1,808) and Mason City, Iowa ($1,677). Ankeny, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,025. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,466 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 24% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Ankeny, Iowa | $1,808 | $2,025 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,677 | $1,705 |
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Iowa?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Iowa, averaging $1,532 per week, followed by LPN / LVN ($1,437). LPN / LVN has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,138. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,466 per week — Skilled Nursing earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $1,532 | $1,761 |
| LPN / LVN | $1,437 | $2,138 |
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,628 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($1,597) and Michigan ($1,548). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,400. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,466 per week — South Dakota pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $1,628 | $2,321 |
| Wisconsin | $1,597 | $2,146 |
| Michigan | $1,548 | $1,950 |
| Minnesota | $1,546 | $2,400 |
| Nebraska | $1,526 | $2,313 |
| Missouri | $1,482 | $1,950 |
| Illinois | $1,409 | $1,865 |
| Kansas | $1,360 | $2,000 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Blu Medstaff pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,919 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($1,818) and All Medical Personnel - Nursing ($1,783). Blu Medstaff also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,138. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,466 per week — Blu Medstaff pays 31% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Blu Medstaff | $1,919 | $2,138 |
| Vibra Travels | $1,818 | $1,819 |
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $1,783 | $1,783 |
| LifePoint | $1,761 | $1,761 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $1,695 | $1,857 |
| OneStaff Medical | $1,691 | $1,691 |
| Medlivo | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $1,641 | $1,641 |
| Care Career | $1,624 | $1,624 |
| Trinity Staffing Group | $1,585 | $1,585 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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LPN/LVN - Rehab
- Clive, Iowa
- MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
- GetMed Staffing, Inc. and 6 others
UP TO $2,075/wk
Travel LPN / LVN
- Clive, Iowa
- MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
- Vibra Travels
UP TO $1,819/wk
Travel LPN / LVN
- Clive, Iowa
- MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
- Vibra Travels and 3 others
UP TO $1,819/wk
LPN/LVN Rehab
- Clive, Iowa
- MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
- LifePoint and 4 others
UP TO $1,761/wk
LPN/LVN Rehab
- Clive, Iowa
- MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
- Uniti Med and 6 others
UP TO $1,818/wk
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