Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,602/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,602 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,695.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,602/week

Des Moines, IA

16% higher than the US average.

$2,695/week

Iowa

19% higher than the US average.

$2,186/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Pella, Iowa

$2,170/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,181.

Grinnell, Iowa

$2,362/week

This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,181.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,410/week

This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,181.

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