Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ottumwa, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,905/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $1,905 per week. This is 21% lower than the Iowa average of $2,307.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,905/week

Ottumwa, IA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,307/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,250/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities

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Fairfield, Iowa

$2,403/week

This is 8% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

Kirksville, Missouri

$2,087/week

This is 6% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,386/week

This is 7% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,863 per week, followed by Bettendorf, Iowa ($2,492). Bettendorf, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,462. For comparison, the Ottumwa, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,905 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 50% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,863	$3,086
Bettendorf, Iowa	$2,492	$3,462

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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