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 Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,576/wk which is 9% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Physical Therapist with average pay of $2,281/wk, Occupational Therapist with average pay of $2,257/wk and Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,056/wk.

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Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,338/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,338 per week. This is 9% higher than the Iowa average of $2,131.

Last updated on April 22, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,338/week

Des Moines, IA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,131/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,133/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,325/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,338.

Washington, Missouri

$2,206/week

This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,338.

Independence, Missouri

$1,909/week

This is 22% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,338.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist	$2,547	$2,907
Physical Therapy Assistant	$1,455	$1,526

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service	$2,907	$2,907
Healthcare Support	$2,823	$2,823
Synergy Medical Staffing	$2,697	$2,697
PRIDE Health	$2,657	$2,657
AHS Staffing	$2,645	$2,645
Ardor Health Solutions	$2,622	$2,622
Skyline Med Staff Allied	$2,607	$2,607
Aequor Allied	$2,579	$2,579
Supplemental Health Care	$2,407	$2,407
CompHealth Inc.	$2,276	$2,276