Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,469/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Des Moines, IA is $1,469 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $1,438.

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,469/week

Des Moines, IA

45% lower than the US average.

$1,438/week

Iowa

48% lower than the US average.

$2,125/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Marshalltown, Iowa

$1,619/week

This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,469.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$1,502/week

This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,469.

St. Joseph, Missouri

$1,982/week

This is 26% higher than the Des Moines average of $1,469.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Davenport, Iowa$1,516$1,707
Des Moines, Iowa$1,469$2,007
Fort Dodge, Iowa$1,457$1,484
Ottumwa, Iowa$1,457$1,796
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support$2,007$2,007
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,508$1,508
AHS Staffing$1,350$1,350
Ardor Health Solutions$1,290$1,290
Triage Staffing$1,191$1,191

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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