Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,268/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,268 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,268/week

West Des Moines, IA

This is equal to the US average

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,438/week

This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,395.

Fort Madison, Iowa

$2,384/week

This is equal to the West Des Moines average

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,253/week

This is 6% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,395.

Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Fort Madison, Iowa pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,337 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,308) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,221). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,674. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,268 per week — Fort Madison, Iowa pays 3% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Fort Madison, Iowa	$2,337	$2,469
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,308	$2,674
Mason City, Iowa	$2,221	$2,257

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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