Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,058/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,058 per week. This is 24% higher than the Iowa average of $2,338.

Last updated on May 1, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$3,058/week

Des Moines, IA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,338/week

Iowa

8% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Grinnell, Iowa

$2,177/week

This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,341/week

This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.

Liberty, Missouri

$2,262/week

This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$3,058$3,058
Muscatine, Iowa$2,418$2,455
Iowa City, Iowa$2,388$2,481
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,227$2,227
Sioux City, Iowa$2,175$2,175
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$3,058$3,058

Last updated on May 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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