Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,598/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,598 per week. This is 11% higher than the Iowa average of $2,305.

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,598/week

Des Moines, IA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,305/week

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$2,139/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,480/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,511.

Independence, Missouri

$1,857/week

This is 35% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,511.

St. Joseph, Missouri

$2,166/week

This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,511.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,598$2,907
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,508$2,880
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,377$2,566
Ankeny, Iowa$2,367$2,367
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$2,907$2,907
Healthcare Support$2,823$2,823
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,717$2,717
PRIDE Health$2,657$2,657
AHS Staffing$2,645$2,645
Triage Staffing$2,623$2,623
Ardor Health Solutions$2,622$2,622
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$2,607$2,607
CoreMedical Group$2,580$2,580
Aequor Allied$2,579$2,579

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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