Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

Q: What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Des Moines?

The highest paying specialty in Des Moines is Occupational Therapist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,455/wk which is 15% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,358/wk, Physical Therapist with average pay of $2,200/wk and Occupational Therapist Assistant with average pay of $1,650/wk.

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Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,081/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,081 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $1,993.

Last updated on September 14, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,081/week

Des Moines, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$1,993/week

Iowa

7% lower than the US average.

$2,142/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Independence, Missouri

$1,898/week

This is 10% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,081.

Topeka, Kansas

$1,997/week

This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,081.

Jacksonville, Illinois

$2,086/week

This is equal to the Des Moines average

What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Des Moines?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist	$2,081	$2,207

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support	$3,580	$3,580
Vibra Travels	$2,217	$2,217
Zack Group	$2,207	$2,207
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing	$2,124	$2,124
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$2,100	$2,100
Advantis Medical	$2,078	$2,078
Anders Group	$2,025	$2,025
Meda Health	$1,991	$1,991