Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,243/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Iowa is $2,243 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,268.

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on 335 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,243/week

Iowa

1% lower than the US average.

$2,268/week

United States

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 $2,785 per week, followed by Fairfield, Iowa ($2,526). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,024. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,243 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,785$3,024
Fairfield, Iowa$2,526$2,867
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapists in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,619 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,506) and Wisconsin ($2,422). Nebraska also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,767. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,243 per week — Nebraska pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,619$3,767
Minnesota$2,506$3,219
Wisconsin$2,422$3,256
South Dakota$2,414$3,037
Illinois$2,379$3,413
Michigan$2,376$3,672
Missouri$2,204$3,472
Kansas$2,188$3,026
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Iowa?

Protouch Staffing pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,024 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($3,014) and Healthcare Support ($2,955). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,243 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Protouch Staffing$3,024$3,024
Voca Healthcare$3,014$3,014
Healthcare Support$2,955$2,955
OneStaff Medical$2,946$2,946
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,886$2,886
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,886$2,886
PRIDE Health$2,803$2,803
Access Healthcare$2,736$2,736
Curam Staffing$2,648$2,648
TravSource$2,647$2,647

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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