Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,545/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,545 per week. This is 11% higher than the Iowa average of $2,271.

Last updated on June 27, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,545/week

Des Moines, IA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,271/week

Iowa

4% higher than the US average.

$2,170/week

United States

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

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Waterloo, Iowa

$2,343/week

This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,128.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,323/week

This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,128.

Liberty, Missouri

$2,156/week

This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,128.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Sioux City, Iowa	$2,638	$3,222
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,545	$3,258
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,252	$2,252
Muscatine, Iowa	$2,202	$2,430
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,183	$2,183
Davenport, Iowa	$1,915	$1,915

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LanceSoft	$3,258	$3,258
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,841	$2,841
Stability Healthcare	$2,831	$2,831
Medical Solutions	$2,741	$2,741
Zack Group	$2,442	$2,487
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,421	$2,919
Jackson Nurse Professionals	$2,408	$2,408
The Good Life MedStaff	$2,033	$2,033

Last updated on June 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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