Average Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$2,788/week

The average salary for a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,788 per week. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $2,451.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,788/week

Des Moines, IA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,451/week

Iowa

12% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,107/week

This is 10% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,313.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,315/week

This is equal to the Des Moines average

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,329/week

This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,313.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Labor and Delivery Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$3,130$3,312
Des Moines, Iowa$2,788$3,898
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,567$3,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,874$3,898
TNAA TotalMed RN$3,523$3,523
Epic Travel Staffing$3,437$3,437
FlexCare Nursing$3,382$3,382
Nightingale Nurses$3,378$3,378
LanceSoft$3,350$3,848
First Connect Health$3,085$3,539
Focus Staff$3,071$3,279
Host Healthcare$3,041$3,392
The Good Life MedStaff$3,039$3,474

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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