Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,801/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,801 per week. This is 19% higher than the Iowa average of $2,265.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,801/week

Des Moines, IA

23% higher than the US average.

$2,265/week

Iowa

5% higher than the US average.

$2,152/week

United States

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

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Independence, Missouri

$1,885/week

This is 30% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,444.

Topeka, Kansas

$2,152/week

This is 14% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,444.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,140/week

This is 14% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,444.

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,801 per week, followed by Fairfield, Iowa ($2,502) and West Burlington, Iowa ($2,392). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,084. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,801 per week, roughly in line with Des Moines, Iowa.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,801$3,084
Fairfield, Iowa$2,502$2,867
West Burlington, Iowa$2,392$2,546
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Des Moines?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,049 per week, followed by Protouch Staffing ($3,024) and Coast Medical Service ($2,974). Voca Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,084. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,801 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$3,049$3,084
Protouch Staffing$3,024$3,024
Coast Medical Service$2,974$2,974
Healthcare Support$2,955$2,955
AHS Staffing$2,909$2,909
TotalMed Allied$2,891$2,891
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$2,854$2,854
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,844$2,844
PRIDE Health$2,803$2,803
Ardor Health Solutions$2,780$2,846

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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