Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,543 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,156.

Last updated on June 2, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,543/week

Des Moines, IA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,156/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,261/week

This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,188.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,171/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,188.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$2,303/week

This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,188.

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