Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,354/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,354 per week. This is 16% higher than the Iowa average of $1,988.

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,354/week

Des Moines, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$1,988/week

Iowa

9% lower than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Sioux City, Iowa

$2,205/week

This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,354.

Topeka, Kansas

$2,042/week

This is 15% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,354.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$2,426/week

This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,354.

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

Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Travel Therapy specialties in Des Moines, IA, averaging $2,794 per week. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,184. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Therapists is $2,354 per week — Physical Therapist earns 19% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist$2,794$3,184
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Des Moines?

Synergy Medical Staffing pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,184 per week, followed by Protouch Staffing ($3,024) and TotalMed Allied ($2,976). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Therapists is $2,354 per week — Synergy Medical Staffing pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,184$3,184
Protouch Staffing$3,024$3,024
TotalMed Allied$2,976$2,976
Coast Medical Service$2,974$2,974
Healthcare Support$2,955$2,955
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$2,854$2,854
PRIDE Health$2,807$2,807
Triage Staffing$2,762$2,762
Ardor Health Solutions$2,713$2,713
CoreMedical Group$2,710$2,710

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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