Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary

$2,477/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,477 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,267.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,477/week

West Des Moines, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

How Travel Pediatric Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,447/week

This is 5% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,321.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,401/week

This is 3% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,321.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,264/week

This is 3% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,321.

Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Pediatric Nurses?

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,498 per week, followed by Dubuque, Iowa ($2,231). Dubuque, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,932. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,477 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,498$2,710
Dubuque, Iowa$2,231$2,932

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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