Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,267/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,267 per week. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $2,000.

Last updated on November 27, 2025. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,267/week

Des Moines, IA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,000/week

Iowa

8% lower than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health 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.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,189/week

This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,313.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$2,487/week

This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,313.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,267$2,267
Ottumwa, Iowa$1,924$2,110
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,267$2,267
Voca Healthcare$2,163$2,163
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,136$2,136
First Connect Health$2,127$2,127
Genie Healthcare$2,119$2,119

Last updated on November 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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