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 Rehabilitation Therapist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,690/wk which is 20% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Des Moines include Mental Health with average pay of $2,370/wk, Occupational Therapist with average pay of $2,314/wk and Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,295/wk.

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Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,144/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,144 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,071.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,144/week

Des Moines, IA

This is equal to the US average

$2,071/week

Iowa

3% lower than the US average.

$2,143/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Marshalltown, Iowa

$2,088/week

This is 3% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,144.

Independence, Missouri

$1,895/week

This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,144.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,174/week

This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,144.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist	$2,413	$2,725
Occupational Therapist	$2,160	$2,257
Physical Therapy Assistant	$1,651	$1,740

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Allied	$2,725	$2,725
Vibra Travels	$2,603	$2,603
Zack Group	$2,567	$2,567
Critical Connection, inc	$2,547	$2,547
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$2,464	$2,464
AMN Healthcare Allied	$2,443	$2,443
Trustaff Allied	$2,437	$2,437
Ascentia Staffing	$2,436	$2,436
Advantis Medical	$2,396	$2,396
Medical Solutions Allied	$2,384	$2,384