Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,005/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,005 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,153.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,005/week

Des Moines, IA

7% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$2,078/week

This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,316.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$2,499/week

This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,389/week

This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,092$2,451
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,011$2,334
Ottumwa, Iowa$1,929$2,095

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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