Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Therapist Salary
$2,128/week
The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Iowa is $2,128 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,157.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 777 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Therapist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,128/week
Iowa
1% lower than the US average.
$2,157/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Therapists?
Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Sioux City, Iowa ($2,452) and Fort Dodge, Iowa ($2,450). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,204. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Therapists is $2,128 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,520 | $3,204 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,452 | $3,090 |
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,450 | $3,100 |
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,430 | $2,707 |
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Iowa?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Iowa, averaging $2,543 per week, followed by Occupational Therapist ($2,407) and Physical Therapist ($2,323). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,204. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Therapists is $2,128 per week — Speech Language Pathologist earns 19% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $2,543 | $3,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $2,407 | $2,846 |
| Physical Therapist | $2,323 | $3,204 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $1,543 | $1,926 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $1,536 | $2,218 |
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Iowa compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,565 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,537) and Wisconsin ($2,375). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Therapists is $2,128 per week — North Dakota pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,565 | $3,547 |
| Nebraska | $2,537 | $3,878 |
| Wisconsin | $2,375 | $3,514 |
| Minnesota | $2,277 | $3,168 |
| Missouri | $2,216 | $3,967 |
| Illinois | $2,197 | $3,523 |
| Oklahoma | $2,128 | $3,350 |
| South Dakota | $2,127 | $3,251 |
| Colorado | $2,107 | $3,396 |
| Kansas | $2,063 | $3,287 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Iowa?
Healthcare Support pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,085 per week, followed by Protouch Staffing ($3,024) and ProLink Allied ($3,000). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Therapists is $2,128 per week — Healthcare Support pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support | $3,085 | $3,085 |
| Protouch Staffing | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| ProLink Allied | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| American Consultants | $2,867 | $2,867 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,727 | $2,727 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,720 | $2,949 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $2,707 | $2,707 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,658 | $3,053 |
| ISC Healthcare | $2,647 | $2,647 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Therapist Jobs
Rehab Physical Therapist
- Fort Dodge, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
- TotalMed Allied and 34 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Inpatient Physical Therapist
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Sioux City Downtown
- TotalMed Allied and 30 others
UP TO $3,090/wk
Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Sioux City Downtown
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing and 28 others
UP TO $2,837/wk
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Sioux City Downtown
- Anders Group and 30 others
UP TO $2,781/wk
Occupational Therapist - Home Health
- Fort Dodge, Iowa
- UnityPoint at Home
- Anders Group and 12 others
UP TO $2,727/wk
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