Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,048/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,048 per week. This is 11% lower than the Iowa average of $2,281.

Last updated on February 6, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,048/week

Ottumwa, IA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,281/week

Iowa

5% higher than the US average.

$2,156/week

United States

How Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,409/week

This is 12% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,121.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,000/week

This is 6% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,121.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,235/week

This is 5% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,121.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mason City, Iowa$2,452$2,526
Iowa City, Iowa$2,200$2,200
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,048$2,048
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,217$2,511
Vibra Travels$2,173$2,173
United Staffing Solutions$2,152$2,152
LeaderStat$2,083$2,083
LifePoint$2,048$2,048
Care Career$2,002$2,002
Voca Healthcare$2,001$2,001
Cross Country Nurses$1,975$1,975
Trustaff$1,956$1,956
Focus Staff$1,944$1,944

Last updated on February 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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