Travel Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Rehabilitation Nurse Salary

$2,092/week

The average salary for a Travel Rehabilitation Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,092 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,258.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 476 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,092/week

West Des Moines, IA

8% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,445/week

This is 3% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,329/week

This is 2% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,371/week

This is 1% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

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

Ames, Iowa pays Travel Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $2,318 per week, followed by Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,279). Ottumwa, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,269. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Rehabilitation Nurses is $2,092 per week — Ames, Iowa pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ames, Iowa$2,318$2,917
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,279$3,269

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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